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   What is the etymology of tussie mussie?

   • There is no clear etymology for tussie-mussie “bunch of flowers, nosegay.” The Middle English form, tusemose, and the 17th-century form tussimussie, suggest an assumed Middle English tus or tusse “cluster of flowers.” Tussie-mussie entered English in the mid-15th century. how is tussie-mussie used?

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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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   Would the world be a kinder and gentler place if we exchange tussie-mussies?

   • The world would be a kinder and gentler place if we all exchanged tussie-mussies instead of badmouthing people behind their backs or unfriending them on Facebook. When those were finished, they turned to the tussie-mussies –handheld herbal nosegays in which each plant has a special significance–for the women guests.

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   The meaning of TUSSIE-MUSSIE is variant of tuzzy-muzzy.

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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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   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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   The meaning of TUZZY-MUZZY is a garland of flowers : nosegay. ... See the full definition. Games & Quizzes; Games & Quizzes; Word of the Day ... variants or less ...

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7. 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 ...

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   May 1, 2018 · More about tussie-mussie. There is no clear etymology for tussie-mussie “bunch of flowers, nosegay.” The Middle English form, tusemose, and the 17th-century form tussimussie, suggest an assumed Middle English tus or tusse “cluster of flowers.” Tussie-mussie entered English in the mid-15th century.