Definitions

1. noun

A type of grass or weed with soft, fine stems and leaves; also, a term used to describe a young or small bird, especially one that is newly hatched or fledged.

“The mawsie in the field grew rapidly after the spring rains.”

2. verb

to move or fly clumsily, especially a young bird in flight.

“The mawsie the nestlings as they struggled to take to the air.”