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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mousfall, n. [ME. mowsfalle (Prompt. Parv.), OE. músfalle, and in the later dial. as mouse-, moosefa'.] A mouse-trap. —1696 Foulis Acc. Bk. 191.
