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Dear Word Detective: What is the origin of the term "tussy mussy"? I know that it's a small bouquet arranged in a tasteful, slim silver vase, that it is often carried by or pinned to the bodice of a bridesmaid at a wedding, and that it is a tradition that hearkens back to Victorian times.
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www.word-detective.com/0806B.html
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Tussy Mussy History. The tussy mussy, a little floral bouquet with a funny name, is enjoying a surge in popularity today for a different reason than when it was first introduced over three centuries ago. ... eHow Article: Tussy Mussy History...
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www.ehow.com/facts_5189113_tussy-mussy-history.html
www.ehow.com/facts_5189113_tussy-mussy-history.html
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History of the tussy mussy: It first appeared in France during the eighteenth century. A nosegay bouquet in a small metal hand-held vase. Some have attached ring chains for easy carrying. They were used primarily during the Victorian Era and considered art forms as each one was unique.
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www.perfect-wedding-day.com/tussy-mussy.html
www.perfect-wedding-day.com/tussy-mussy.html
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Have you heard of the infamous and misunderstood tussie-mussie? Currently thought of as a nosegay, or compact bouquet of flowers and herbs, it has a colorful, if obscure, past with hilarious connotations. In light of its modern bridal and festive associations, I really couldn't pass on the irony. ... The History of Lavender...
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theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2008/01/saga-of-tussie-mus...
theherbgardener.blogspot.com/2008/01/saga-of-tussie-mussie.html
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It says that it may be a rhyming reduplicated form of tussy. This may in turn have come from an unrecorded word tus or tusse in the sense of a nosegay or garland of flowers. So its history is indeed poorly understood and “origin unknown” is a pretty good summary.
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www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-tus1.htm
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Charlotte: What a fun history lesson. Thank you, I love your mussy tussy & so should the children. Also, I'm a bit late with best wishes to Erin & John Paul. What a romantic proposal! Have a wonderful weekend.
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housewrenstudio.typepad.com/charlotte/2008/02/tussy-mus...
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victorian tea times ... The history and language of Flowers and herbs - origins ... (see the sample, above); Tussy Mussy; Make a cone shape from a paper doily, glue or tape together, and then add silk or fresh flowers.
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teas2dine4.com/victorian.html
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France was the dictator of style during this period of costume history and even the English acknowledged their style. The English also began to recognize their taste for the country and this influenced their dress by introducing shade hats, kerchiefs and shorter skirts.
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www.cwu.edu/~robinsos/ppages/resources/Costume_History/...
www.cwu.edu/~robinsos/ppages/resources/Costume_History/georgian.htm
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History about Victorian Weddings and Flower Bouquets. The meaning of different flowers in the bouquet or tussy mussy, flower colors, type of flowers, and quantity convey a message. ... A suitor never called on a young lady without presenting a Tussy Mussy. Historically, Tussy means flowers and mussy means ... Tea Party History...
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www.teacakesandteddybears.com/EntertainmentGuide/Weddin...
www.teacakesandteddybears.com/EntertainmentGuide/WeddingFlowers.htm
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