Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *mūsfallā. Equivalent to mūs (mouse) +‎ fealle (trap).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmuːsˌfæ͜ɑl.le/, [ˈmuːsˌfæ͜ɑɫ.ɫe]

Noun

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mūsfealle f

  1. mousetrap

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: mousfalle