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   Synonyms for tussie-mussie include bouquet, posy, nosegay, garland, spray, wreath, buttonhole, corsage, bob and sprig. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!

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   Tussie-mussie definition: a small bunch of flowers or herbs.. See examples of TUSSIE-MUSSIE used in a sentence.

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   Define tussie-mussie. tussie-mussie synonyms, tussie-mussie pronunciation, tussie-mussie translation, English dictionary definition of tussie-mussie. tussie-mussie n. 1. A small bouquet of flowers; a nosegay.

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   The meaning of TUSSIE-MUSSIE is variant of tuzzy-muzzy. Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

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   Nosegay. A nosegay, posy, or tussie-mussie is a small flower bouquet. They have existed in some form since at least medieval times, when they were carried or worn around the head or bodice. [1] Doilies are traditionally used to bind the stems in these arrangements. Alternatively, "posy holders", available in a variety of shapes and materials ...

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   What does tussie mussie mean?

   • Tussie-mussie has also been used to describe the decorative containers for holding these herb and flower arrangements rather than the bouquets themselves. However, by the 17th century, tussie-mussie began to fade from everyday use because of its connection to slang considered vulgar.

   The Secret Language of Bouquets: Tussie-Mussies — A ... - Medium

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   Where did the term tussie-mussie come from?

   • The term tussie-mussie has 15th century origins, derived from the word tusmose, a compound of tussie, meaning a bunch of flowers and mose or mussie, the damp moss the stems of the flowers were placed in to prevent them from wilting. This term may have originated in religious texts to refer to flower arrangements.

   The Secret Language of Bouquets: Tussie-Mussies — A ... - Medium

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   What is a tussy mussy?

   • The term tussy mussy, or tussie-mussie, dates to the time of Queen Victoria, who reigned in England from 1837 to 1901. The queen was fond of carrying these floral bouquets wherever she went. The tapered vase was made up of a small cup, or repoussé.

   The Victorian Tussie-Mussie: from warding off the plague to declaring

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   What is a nosegay & A tussie mussie?

   • A nosegay is, thus, an ornament that appeals to the nose or nostril. The term tussie-mussie (also tussy-mussy) comes from the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), when the small bouquets became a popular fashion accessory.

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   What does the term 'tussie-mussie' mean?

   • The term tussie-mussie refers to a small bouquet of flowers in the shape of a cone. It is also the name of a cone-shaped holder for such a bouquet. [Middle English tussemose, perhaps reduplication of *tusse*.] According to The Free Dictionary®.

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8. medium.com › plant-based-past › the-secret-languageThe Secret Language of Bouquets: Tussie-Mussies - Medium

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   May 22, 2024 · The term tussie-mussie has 15th century origins, derived from the word tusmose, a compound of tussie, meaning a bunch of flowers and mose or mussie, the damp moss the stems of the flowers were ...