Middle English mous developed into modern mouse with the later spelling convention marking the diphthong.
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mouse
a small rodent; later many transferred senses
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PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedMiddle English · Middle English · animalmous
mouse
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The central rodent meaning remained stable while transferred senses accumulated.
Merriam-Webster reports first known use before the 12th century.
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