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- 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 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.
Oct 8, 2024 · Etymology 1. [edit] The adjective is derived from Late Middle English musty; further origin uncertain, possibly from one of the following: [1]
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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“Musty” and “Musky” are words that relate to scents, but not the same ones. “Musty” describes an old, wet scent that we often find in old, abandoned places and objects. “Musky” describes things that smell like “Musk”, which is sweet and often present in perfumes.
