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    tussie-mussie
    /ˈtʌsɪmʌsi/

    noun

    • 1. a small bunch of flowers or aromatic herbs. archaic

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NosegayNosegay - Wikipedia

    A nosegay, posy, or tussie-mussie is a small flower bouquet, typically given as a gift. They have existed in some form since at least medieval times, when they were carried or worn around the head or bodice. Doilies are traditionally used to bind the stems in these arrangements.

  3. www.lovetoknow.com › home › projects-diyHow to Make Charming, Historic Tussie-Mussies (& What They Are)

    Mar 9, 2023 · What Are Tussie-Mussies? Tussie-mussie history is actually pretty fascinating. Starting in medieval times (which could be pretty smelly), people carried small bouquets to help disguise and distract from the odors around them.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tussie-mussieTussie-mussie Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Definition. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. tussie-mussie. variant of tuzzy-muzzy. Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  5. www.ilonasgarden.com › victorian-tussie-mussie-bouquet-meaningVictorian Tussie Mussie, a Bouquet with Meaning - Ilona's Garden

    A tussie mussie is a small flower arrangement of fragrant herbs and blooms. Originally meant to protect the wearer from noxious odors produced by the poor bathing and sanitary conditions of former times, it remained popular for its charm.

  6. thegardendiaries.blog › 2017/10/08 › tussie-mussie-the-victorian-art-of-expressingTussie Mussie : The Victorian Art of Expressing Yourself

    Oct 8, 2017 · “Tussie Mussie, a nosegay or posie are small flower bouquets that were popularized in Victorian times. The term tussie-mussie comes from the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), when the small bouquets became a popular fashion accessory.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › tussie-mussieTUSSIE-MUSSIE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Tussie-mussie definition: a small bunch of flowers or herbs.. See examples of TUSSIE-MUSSIE used in a sentence.

  8. www.biltmore.com › blog › tussie-mussies-and-the-victorian-language-of-flowersTussie Mussies and the Victorian Language of Flowers - Biltmore

    Feb 29, 2016 · During Queen Victoria’s reign (1837-1901), it became fashionable to carry a small nosegay or tussie mussie as an accessory: a flower was considered a more modest adornment than jewelry for a young woman.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › tussie-mussietussie-mussie - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jan 20, 2024 · tussie-mussie (plural tussie-mussies) In Victorian times, a nosegay given by one person to another to convey a message in the language of flowers.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › tussie-mussieTussie-mussie - definition of tussie-mussie by The Free...

    Define tussie-mussie. tussie-mussie synonyms, tussie-mussie pronunciation, tussie-mussie translation, English dictionary definition of tussie-mussie. tussie-mussie n. 1. A small bouquet of flowers; a nosegay. 2. A cone-shaped holder for such a bouquet. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

  11. medium.com › plant-based-past › the-secret-language-of-bouquets-tussie-mussies-aThe Secret Language of Bouquets: Tussie-Mussies - Medium

    May 23, 2024 · The term tussie-mussie has 15th century origins, derived from the word tusmose, a compound of tussie, meaning a bunch of flowers and mose or mussie, the damp moss the stems of the flowers...