mixen noun.
['mɪks(ǝ)n] Now
arch. or
dial.[Old English from Germanic, rel. to Old Saxon, Old High German, mist (German Mist), Gothic maihstus dung, ult. from Germanic base meaning 'make water' (cf. Old English miće, migga urine, Old English mīgan, Low German mīgen, Old Norse míga urinate).]1. A place where dung and refuse are laid; a dunghill. Also, a heap of dung, compost, etc., used for manure.
OE.2. (A term of abuse or reproach for) a woman or child.
dial. M18. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲