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Webster 1828 Edition


Muffling

MUF'FLING

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ppr.
Covering closely, especially about the face; wrapping close; involving; blindfolding.

Definition 2024


muffling

muffling

English

Verb

muffling

  1. present participle of muffle

Noun

muffling (plural mufflings)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) That which muffles; heavy clothing.
    • 1839, Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art (volume 37, page 220)
      It was not until he had ascertained that all his mufflings were adjusted, and his coat-collar brought as near his hat as was consistent with leaving any of his face out []