GNAT
ADJECTIVES
1900 — CULICIFUGAL that which repels mosquitoes or gnats
NOUNS
1450 — MYSE a biting insect, as a gnat or a midge → obs.
1483 — CULEX a gnat or mosquito
..19C — GIMLET-NOSE a gnat → Eng. dial.
1894 — CULICIFUGE a substance applied to the body or clothing in order to keep mosquitoes and gnats away
1895 — MINGE a gnat → Amer. dial.
1914 — MINGIE a gnat → Amer. dial.
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