mizzle
1[ miz-uhl ]
/ ˈmɪz əl /
verb (used with or without object), miz·zled, miz·zling.
to rain in fine drops; drizzle; mist.
noun
mist or drizzle.
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Origin of mizzle
11475–85; cognate with dial Dutch mizzelen,Low German miseln to drizzle; akin to Middle Dutch misel mist, dew; see -le
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Definition for mizzle (2 of 3)
mizzle2
[ miz-uhl ]
/ ˈmɪz əl /
verb (used without object), miz·zled, miz·zling.British Slang.
to disappear or leave suddenly.
Origin of mizzle
2First recorded in 1775–85; origin uncertain
Definition for mizzle (3 of 3)
mizzle3
[ miz-uhl ]
/ ˈmɪz əl /
verb (used with object), miz·zled, miz·zling.South Midland and Southern U.S.
to confuse; muddle.
Origin of mizzle
3First recorded in 1575–85; origin uncertain
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Derived forms of mizzle
mizzly, adjectiveWord Origin for mizzle
C15: perhaps from Low German miseln to drizzle; compare Dutch dialect miezelen to drizzle
British Dictionary definitions for mizzle (2 of 2)
mizzle2
/ (ˈmɪzəl) /
verb
(intr) British slang to decamp
Word Origin for mizzle
C18: of unknown origin
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