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muse definition

muse (myo̵̅o̅z)

intransitive verb mused, musing mus′·ing

to think deeply and at length; meditate

Etymology: ME musen < OFr muser, to ponder, loiter, orig., ? to stand with muzzle in the air < ML *musare < musum (> OFr musel), snout, muzzle

transitive verb

to think or say meditatively

noun

a musing; deep meditation
Muse definition

Muse (myo̵̅o̅z)

noun

  1. Gr. Myth. any of the Muses
    1. the spirit that is thought to inspire a poet or other artist; source of genius or inspiration
    2. Now Rare a poet

Etymology: OFr < L musa < Gr mousa, a Muse, music, eloquence < ? IE base *mendh-, to pay attention to, be lively > ON munda, to strive

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