† moustick, -ique Obs. rare.
Also 7 moustico.
[a. F. moustique.]
= mosquito.
| 1666 J. Davies Hist. Caribby Isles 146 A sort of very small Flies, by some called Mousticoes, which are felt commonly before they are seen. 1698 Froger Voy. 152 The Inhabitants..are much incommoded with Ants, Mousticks [etc.]. 1801 C. Grant Hist. Mauritius 68 The gnat called moustique or maringouin is very troublesome. |