midge net en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English *migge-net, from Old English myċġnett (“mosquito net”), equivalent to midge + net. Cognate with West Frisian muggennet, Dutch muggennet, German Mückennetz, Danish myggenet, Swedish myggnät.
Meanings
- A net worn around the head and face to keep off insects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| midge-net | alternative | lexicographic | |
| midge nets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |