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▪ I. † muser1 Obs. rare—1. [Of obscure origin; possibly an error.] (See quot.)
a1548Hall Chron., Hen. VIII 9 b, In the frount of the chafron was a goodly plume set full of musers or trimblyng spangles of gold. ▪ II. muser2|ˈmjuːzə(r)| In 4 musure. [f. muse v. + -er1; the earlier form is a. OF. museor.] One who muses; one engaged in thought or meditation. Also, † a designer or schemer (obs.).
1382Wyclif Isa. xxix. 24 The musures [Vulg. mussitatores] shul lerne the lawe. 1551Recorde Cast. Knowl. Ded. (1556) 2 The musers of mischief wrought muche to the contrary. 1597J. Payne Royal Exch. 38 There ys another sorte.., who be greate musers on Gods longe suffringe. 1677Gale Crt. Gentiles II. iv. 87 Was it not a great Saying..The greatest Musers are the best Artists? 1755Johnson, Muser,..one who muses; one apt to be absent of mind. 1828J. Sterling Ess. & Tales (1848) II. 75 The sound of tumult or of fear Rouses the muser's lazy ear. 1887Stevenson House Beautiful, Oft [shall] the morning muser see Larks rising from the broomy lea. |