Dictionary entry

Flittermouse

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Flit″ter‐mouse′ (?), n. [Flitter, v.i. + mouse; cf. G. fledermaus, OHG. fledarmūs. Cf. Flickermouse, Flindermouse.] (Zoöl.) A bat; — called also flickermouse, flindermouse, and flintymouse.