mouche Definition
- 1a patch or small piece of black silk, worn by women in the 18th century to conceal a pimple or blemish on the face
- 2a fencing term for a quick movement of the hand to deflect an opponent's blade
Using mouche: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mouche" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the 18th century, it was fashionable for women to wear a mouche on their face.
Example
The fencer made a mouche to avoid being hit by his opponent.
Origins of mouche
from French 'mouche', meaning 'fly'
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Summary: mouche in Brief
The term 'mouche' [moosh] has two meanings. Firstly, it refers to a small piece of black silk worn by women in the 18th century to cover a blemish on the face. Secondly, it is a fencing term for a quick movement of the hand to deflect an opponent's blade.
