midge net

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English *migge-net, from Old English myċġnett (“mosquito net”), equivalent to midge +‎ net. Cognate with West Frisian muggennet, Dutch muggennet, German Mückennetz, Danish myggenet, Swedish myggnät.

Noun

midge net (plural midge nets)

  1. A net worn around the head and face to keep off insects.
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