midge net

noun

midge net

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.

1

A net worn around the head and face to keep off insects.

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