musting

must

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Definitions of musting word

verb without object musting to be obliged; be compelled: Do I have to go? I must, I suppose. 1
verb without object musting Archaic. (sometimes used with ellipsis of go, get, or some similar verb readily understood from the context): We must away. 1
adjective musting necessary; vital: A raincoat is must clothing in this area. 1
noun musting musk, especially a powder made from musk. 1
verb with object musting to powder (the hair). 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English most(e), Old English mōste (past tense); cognate with German musste. See mote2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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