muset

Definition

A small hole or gap through which a wild animal passes; a muse.

Etymology

From Middle French mussette, from Old French mussette, diminutive of musse, muce (“a hiding place”).

Example Sentences

• "And when thou hast on foot the purblind hare, Mark the poor wretch, to overshoot his troubles How he outruns the wind and with what care He cranks and crosses with a thousand doubles: The many musets through the which he goes Are like a labyrinth to amaze his foes."