Etymology

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Today it means: A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones. Full definition →

Middle English *bussen
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  1. Middle English · inherited from*bussen
  2. English todaybuzz

From Middle English *bussen (suggested by Middle English bussyng (“buzzing”)), of onomatopoeic origin. Cognate with Scots bizz (“to buzz”). Compare Middle English bunning (“buzzing”), Middle English hossing (“buzzing”), Middle English bissen (“to hush”).

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