Pussel
/ˈpʌsəl/noun
An obsolete spelling or variant of “puzzle,” meaning to perplex or bewilder.
Did you know?The word’s early history is uncertain, but “puzzle” was originally associated with perplexity and bafflement rather than entertainment.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
puselen
“To perplex, bewilder, or confuse; an early form related to “puzzle.””
16th Century
English
pussel
“An obsolete spelling or variant meaning to confuse or perplex.”
Late 16th Century
English
puzzle
“To perplex or leave someone unable to understand.”
17th Century
English
puzzle
“To baffle, confuse, or struggle mentally with something.”
18th Century
English
puzzle
“A difficult problem or question requiring thought to solve.”
Modern English
English
puzzle
“A problem, game, or question designed to test ingenuity; also, to perplex.”