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Mizen vs Dizen - What's the difference?

mizen | dizen |

As a noun mizen

is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

As a verb dizen is

to dress with flax for spinning.

mizen

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • * 1851 , Herman Melville, Moby-Dick
  • But presently, catching hold of the mizen shrouds, he swings himself to the deck, and in an even, unexhilarated voice, saying, "Dinner, Mr. Starbuck," disappears into the cabin.

    dizen

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To dress with flax for spinning.
  • To dress with clothes; attire; deck; bedizen.
  • To dress showily; adorn; dress out.
  • Derived terms

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