무새

Korean

Etymology

Reported to be used only in Jaegaseung communities of Northern Hamgyong, who are speculated to be the descendants of Jurchens. Perhaps compare Jeju 무사 (musa).

Adverb

무새 • (musae)

1. (Yukjin, Jaegaseung) for what reason

Quotations

• “타동인과는 혼인안코 절대적배타주의 재가승부락 회령군 [tadong'in'gwaneun honinanko jeoldaejeokbaetajuui jaegaseungburak hoeryeonggun]”, in 동아일보 [dong'ailbo]‎^[1] (in Korean), 함경북도 회령군, 1936 January 1, retrieved January 26, 2022