noun
messin
Messin (noun) means a dialect word for a mongrel or scruffy dog of no particular breed. Example: “An old messin trotted along behind the farmer.”
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A dialect word for a mongrel or scruffy dog of no particular breed.
"An old messin trotted along behind the farmer."
How to use messin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or regional word for a mutt — a dog of mixed or unknown breed.
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What does “messin” mean?
The word “messin” means a dialect word for a mongrel or scruffy dog of no particular breed. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or regional word for a mutt — a dog of mixed or unknown breed.
How do you use “messin” in a sentence?
Here is “messin” used in a sentence: “An old messin trotted along behind the farmer.”
What part of speech is “messin”?
“Messin” is a noun.
What is the meaning of messin?
"messin" (noun) means a dialect word for a mongrel or scruffy dog of no particular breed.
