muse

Definition

Of a person: a source of inspiration.

Etymology

From Middle French muse, from Latin Mūsa, from Ancient Greek Μοῦσα (Moûsa).

Example Sentences

• "Yoko Ono was John Lennon's wife, lover, and muse."
• "My toung-tide Muſe in manners holds her ſtill, While comments of your praiſe richly compil'd, Reſerue their Character with goulden quill, And precious phraſe by all the Muſes fil’d."
• "So may some gentle Muse With lucky words favour my destined urn"

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