messan
or mes·sin
[ mes-uhn ]
nounScot.
a lapdog; small pet dog.
Origin of messan
1First recorded in 1490–1500; from Scots Gaelic measàn “pet”
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How to use messan in a sentence
If you leave him alone, he'd stay right thar messin' around till dark.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyThey took me in when 'twas a choice between messin' at the Holt place or eatin' grass in the back yard like King Nebuchadnezzar.
Thankful's Inheritance | Joseph C. LincolnE spends as much time messin' about rubbin' down and stoppin' up as it would take to paint it.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists | Robert TressellOnly, seems like we're messin' up a sight of railroads, all down in our own part of the country.
Ride Proud, Rebel! | Andre Alice NortonHe hated messin round where there was women, as he expressed it.
A Tenderfoot Bride | Clarice E. Richards
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