dormouse
The origin and history of dormouse.
Etymology
Dormouse comes from Middle English dormowse, and its origin is uncertain. One suggestion links it to Old Norse dár, meaning benumbed, joined to mouse.
The origin and history of dormouse.
Dormouse comes from Middle English dormowse, and its origin is uncertain. One suggestion links it to Old Norse dár, meaning benumbed, joined to mouse.
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