messan

noun

mes·​san ˈme-sᵊn How to pronounce messan (audio)
chiefly Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots), from Scottish Gaelic measan

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of messan was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near messan

Cite this Entry

“Messan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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