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1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tussie-mussieTussie-mussie Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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 ...

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › tussie-mussieTUSSIE-MUSSIE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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

4. www.collectorsweekly.com › articles › tussie-mussiesWhen the World Truly Stank, Tussie-Mussies Were a Breath of ...

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   Oct 13, 2016 · Collector Irene Deitsch, with just a few of her tussie-mussies. In her book, Deitsch organizes her tussie-mussies by their materials— sterling silver, silverplate, gold, ivory, glass, porcelain, mother-of-pearl, straw—as well as their styles—handheld vs. lapel pin, bosom bottle vs. three-legged tripod. While some of these objects may be ...

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5. 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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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tussie-mussiesTussie-mussies Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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   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.

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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 Mussie mean?

   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings and translations of the word Mussie. In Canadian folklore, Mussie is a creature said to live in Muskrat Lake in the Canadian province of Ontario.

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   What were tussie mussies like in Victorian era?

   • In the end, though, despite their beauty and capacity for encoded messaging, tussie-mussies were about delivering fragrant aromas, which were often deliberately strong. “During the Victorian Era,” Deitsch says, “women were expected to wear tight corsets.

   When the World Truly Stank, Tussie-Mussies Were a Breath of Fresh Air

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8. www.dictionary.com › browse › tussie-mussies'TUSSIE-MUSSIE Definition & Usage Examples - Dictionary.com

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