Category: From Old English “tit” and “mase”

  • The Name, Tufted Titmouse

    The Name, Tufted Titmouse

    It all began long long ago, in the 14th century when the Old English name for bird, “mase,” and “tit,” meaning something small, were put together to represent the Tufted Titmouse. Time went by, the word “mase,” morphed into “mose” which eventually became “mouse” and took on new thoughts of what it means. A quick…