Definitions

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  • proper noun Ireland A diminutive of the male given name Maurice.
  • noun UK, military, informal, colloquial A de Havilland Mosquito.

Etymologies

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Diminutive of Maurice.

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Form of mossie ("diminutive of mosquito").

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Examples

  • "But 'Mossie' Phellion," replied Theodose, "is a writer; and inasmuch as you have consulted him, I don't see why you can't engage him to finish the work in which, for my part, I have resolved not to co-operate any longer."

    The Lesser Bourgeoisie Honor�� de Balzac 1824

  • My initial attention had been concentrated on the Mosquito Air Museum which possesses not only a late model 'Mossie' B Mk 35. but also W4050 - the original prototype for De Havilland's superb "Wooden Wonder '.

    AvaxHome RSS: 2009

  • From the outcast savior Elias Smith, religious zealot Mossie Fishman, and murderous mayor Bruiser to activist Will Phantom and Normal Phantom, ruler of the family, these unforgettable characters transcend their circumstances and challenge assumptions about the downtrodden "other."

    Carpentaria: Summary and book reviews of Carpentaria by Alexis Wright. 2009

  • From the outcast savior Elias Smith, religious zealot Mossie Fishman, and murderous mayor Bruiser to activist Will Phantom and Normal Phantom, ruler of the family, these unforgettable characters transcend their circumstances and challenge assumptions about the downtrodden "other."

    Carpentaria: Summary and book reviews of Carpentaria by Alexis Wright. 2009

  • Mossie—I find that a lot of people have a “story” behind their tattoos.

    Zulu Tattoo | Mind on Fire 2009

  • The founder and first chairman of Radio Pretoria, Mossie van den

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2006

  • One of the Scorpion operatives involved in the drug bust, Mossie

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2003

  • Mossie, a beautiful, curly-haired angel who was loved by everyone.

    Remarks By The President In Radio Actuality On Lost Lives ITY National Archives 1999

  • To her family, little Maura Monaghan was known simply as "Mossie."

    Remarks By The President In Radio Actuality On Lost Lives ITY National Archives 1999

  • Rightwing Radio Pretoria is to resume broadcasting on Sunday, chairman Mossie van den Berg said on Tuesday.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1995

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