Moose
See also: moose
English
Etymology 1
- Americanized form of German Moos.[1]
- Translation and shortening of a Native American name with a word meaning “moose”, such as Dakota ta.[1]
Proper noun
Moose
- An English surname.
Etymology 2
Alteration of Muslim with moose.
Noun
Moose (plural Mooses)
- (slang, derogatory, religious slur) A Muslim.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Moose”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 616.
German
Pronunciation
Noun
Moose n
- nominative/accusative/genitive plural of Moos