MIZZLE


Meaning of MIZZLE in English

mizzle 1

/miz"euhl/ , v. , mizzled, mizzling , n. South Midland and Southern U.S.

v.t. , v.i.

1. to rain in fine drops; drizzle; mist.

n.

2. mist or drizzle.

[ 1475-85; c. dial D mizzelen, LG miseln to drizzle; akin to MD misel mist, dew; see -LE ]

mizzle 2

/miz"euhl/ , v.i. , mizzled, mizzling . Brit. Slang.

to disappear or leave suddenly.

[ 1775-85; orig. uncert. ]

mizzle 3

/miz"euhl/ , v.t., mizzled, mizzling . South Midland and Southern U.S.

to confuse; muddle.

[ 1575-85; orig. uncert. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .