The word "Mulse" is a rather uncommon word, but it is spelled just as it sounds: /mʌls/. The letter "m" represents the voiced bilabial nasal sound, while the "u" represents a short vowel sound similar to "uh." The letter "l" represents the voiced alveolar lateral sound, and the letter "s" is the voiceless alveolar fricative sound. When put together, these sounds create the word "Mulse," which may refer to a type of fish or a surname.
Wine boiled and mixed with honey.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "mulse" is believed to have originated from Middle English, specifically from the Old French word "moule", which ultimately comes from the Latin word "mulsum". In Latin, "mulsum" referred to a drink made by mixing honey and wine. Over time, the word "moule" in Old French began to encompass a broader meaning, referring to the sweet and spiced drink served at the end of a meal. In Middle English, this word evolved into "mulse", which eventually lost its original meaning and vanished from common usage.