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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mousie, n. [Dimin. of Mous n.] A (littie) mouse. —1692 Presb. Eloq. (2 ed.) 94.
O Lord, thou'rt like a mousie peeping out at the hole of a wall
