mouser

Example Sentences

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He also developed an antagonistic relationship with the Foreign Office’s own mouser, Palmerston, who has since retired from public duty.

From New York Times

Larry, also known as the “chief mouser,” is a tabby that resides at 10 Downing Street — and has outlasted multiple prime ministers.

From Washington Post

Larry became known for his occasional scraps with neighboring cats — especially Palmerston, chief mouser to the Foreign Office across the street — and fondness for sleep.

From Seattle Times

Ms Bingham said she had gone to feed Spider and the other cats who live in an outbuilding on the edge of a smallholding near her home, where the animals act as mousers and ratters.

From BBC

Even the turret is charming: it reminds me of a friendlier version of the mousers from TMNT.

From The Verge