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1. • • Perhaps from Vulgar Latin *muscidus "moldy," also "wet," from Latin mucidus "slimy, moldy, musty," from mucus "slime" (see mucus). Alternative etymology [Diez] is from Latin musteus "fresh, green, new," literally "like new wine," from musteum "new wine" (see must (n.1)).
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   The earliest known use of the adjective musty is in the 1860s. OED's earliest evidence for musty is from 1868, in the Morning Star (London). musty is formed within English, by derivation.

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   The earliest known use of the adjective musty is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for musty is from 1492, in the writing of J. Ryman. musty is of uncertain origin.

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   Oct 8, 2024 · The adjective is derived from Late Middle English musty; further origin uncertain, possibly from one of the following: [1]

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   Nov 1, 2010 · “Musty” conjures associations like winter sweaters that have been packed away for months or an attic needs to be aired out. The word is used to describe odors that suggest the presence of mold. This makes sense when you consider its origin. Musty is likely a variant of the word “moisty,” or “moist.”

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   All you need to know about "MUSTY" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Where did the word musty come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective musty is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for musty is from 1492, in the writing of J. Ryman. musty is of uncertain origin.

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   How many meanings does the adjective musty have?

   • There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective musty. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the adjective musty? About 0.7 occurrences per million words in modern written English How is the adjective musty pronounced? Where does the adjective musty come from?

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   What does it mean if a sweater is musty?

   • “Musty” conjures associations like winter sweaters that have been packed away for months or an attic needs to be aired out. The word is used to describe odors that suggest the presence of mold. This makes sense when you consider its origin. Musty is likely a variant of the word “moisty,” or “moist.”

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   Is must a verb or a noun?

   • The English word is analysable as must (“mould; mustiness”) + -y (suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’ forming adjectives); however, must is thought to be a back-formation from musty. [ 5 ] The noun [ 6 ] and verb [ 7 ] are derived from the adjective. musty (comparative mustier, superlative mustiest)

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   What is a musty odour?

   • musty (comparative mustier, superlative mustiest) Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy. Having an odour or taste of mould; also (generally), having a stale or unfresh odour or taste. Characteristic of or relating to mould or mouldiness.

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   What is the difference between Musk and musty?

   • 1520s, "moldy, sour," perhaps a variant of moisty "moist, damp" (see moist ), but musty, of bread, "containing must" is attested mid-15c., and from 15c.-19c. must also was a variant of musk. Related: Mustiness.

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   musty. What does musty‎ mean? musty (English) Origin & history. must + -y. Pronunciation. Rhymes: -ʌsti. Adjective. musty (comparative mustyer, superlative mustyest) Having a stale odor. 1913, Joseph C. Lincoln, Mr. Pratt's Patients, chapter 12: " So, after a spell, he decided to make the best of it and shoved us into the front parlor. […]