mouser

[ mou-zer ]

/ ˈmaʊ zər /

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noun

an animal that catches mice: Our cat is a good mouser.

a person or thing that seeks or prowls, as if for prey.

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Origin of mouser

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at mouse, -er¹

Words nearby mouser

mousehole, mousemat, mouseover, mouse pad, mousepox, mouser, mousetail, mousetrap, mouse type, mousey, mousing

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How to use mouser in a sentence

Although it’s been an informal tradition for hundreds of years, the title “chief mouser to the Cabinet Office” was made official 10 years ago.
The Jobs Animals Do|Sohini Das Gupta|September 5, 2021|Ozy
Later, she also asked if anyone had threatened Mouser or talked him into coming to the station that day.
Her Stepfather Admitted to Sexually Abusing Her. That Wasn’t Enough to Keep Her Safe.|by Nadia Sussman|September 18, 2020|ProPublica
The Black Cat gave vent to a single Mew,—a most unnatural sound for a mouser,—it seemed as it were mewed through a cow's horn!
Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II|Various
Not more than two seconds after Grasshopper Green had changed his size, Mouser managed to burst open the door!
Grasshopper Green and the Meadow Mice|John Rae

Mouser was intent on trying to open the door by clawing and pushing, and didn't notice the window at all.
Grasshopper Green and the Meadow Mice|John Rae
Only when poised for its final spring upon the helpless prey was it seen that Mouser stalked the blue jay on its perch.
The Wrong Twin|Harry Leon Wilson
The dog, Frank, sniffing up timidly at Mouser on the porch rail, displeased her.
The Wrong Twin|Harry Leon Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for mouser

mouser

/ (ˈmaʊzə, ˈmaʊsə) /

noun

a cat or other animal that is used to catch mice: usually qualifieda good mouser

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