muselet
|mu-se-let|
C1
/mjuːˈzleɪ/
wire cage for corks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'muselet' originates from French, specifically the word 'muselet', where 'museler' meant 'to muzzle'.
Historical Evolution
'muselet' was borrowed directly from the French word 'muselet' and has retained its form and meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to muzzle or restrain', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wire cage for corks'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/16 00:31