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be·muse (bē myo̵̅o̅z′, bi-)

transitive verb bemused -·mused′, bemusing -·mus′·ing

  1. to muddle or stupefy
  2. to plunge in thought; preoccupy: usually in the passive voice

Etymology: be- + muse

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Dwain Wilder

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I'm astounded that this word would have nothing to do with the seven Greek muses! To be seized by one these muse is to be thrown into a state of "not knowing," at the service of the muse. Musicians and other artists often report their creative moments as "seized by the muse." But not bemused??

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