mouser

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In vain the kindly call: in vain The plate for which thou once wast fain At morn and noon and daylight’s wane, O King of mousers.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Part of that interest may have been practical: animals can be dangerous, they can be sources of food and clothing, and they can serve as sentries or mousers.

From Scientific American • Feb. 10, 2015

The charity has offered the Palace of Westminster the pick of some of its best mousers and Ms McIntosh pressed the ruling House of Commons Commission to take them up on their offer.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2014

They are great mousers and serve as loving companions.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2012

That long-headed, sharp-nosed cats are the best mousers.

From The Domestic Cat by Stables, Gordon