flittermouse Meaning, Definition & Usage

Flit"ter*mouse` noun
Etymology
Flitter, v.i. + mouse; cf. G. fledermaus, OHG. fledarms. Cf. Flickermouse, Flindermouse.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A bat; -- called also flickermouse, flindermouse, and flintymouse.

Webster 1913