† ˈmowsy,a.Obs. [Cf.mosey (moisy, mouzy, etc.) ‘mouldy, rotten, over-ripe’ in E.D.D., and F. moisi mouldy.] ? Mouldy (in quot.fig.). 1581J. Bell Haddon's Answ. Osor. 211 b, This mowsy and drossy chaffe long sithence bloune abroad in y⊇ eyes of Augustine by the Pelagianes.