mysa

Swedish

/ˈmyːˌsa/

verb-reg
Definitions
  • To be engaged in an activity that is comfortable or pleasurable.
  • To be comfortable or content with something.
  • (archaic) To smile (with only slight movement of the mouth), particularly as a sign of contentedness or comfort.

Etymology

Derived from Danish myse (squint) derived from Norwegian myse (squint).

Origin

Norwegian

myse

Gloss

squint

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