2. (Naut.)
Defn: A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straighening out.
3. A ratchet movement in a loom. Mousing hook, a hook with an attachment which prevents its unhooking.
MOUSLE
Mou"sle, v. t.
Defn: To sport with roughly; to rumple. [Written also mouzle.] [Obs.]
Wycherley.
MOUSQUETAIRE
Mous`que*taire", n. [F.]
1. A musketeer, esp. one of the French royal musketeers of the 17th and 18th centuries, conspicuous both for their daring and their fine dress.
2. A mosquetaire cuff or glove, or other article of dress fancied to resemble those worn by the French mosquetaires.
MOUSQUETAIRE CUFF
Mousquetaire cuff.
Defn: A deep flaring cuff.