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muffle

Syllabification: (muf·fle)

Pronunciation: /ˈməfəl/

Definition of muffle

[with object]

wrap or cover for warmth:on a chair by the far wall, muffled in an absurd overcoat
cover or wrap up (a source of sound) to reduce its loudness: (as adjective muffled)the soft beat of a muffled drum
make (a sound) quieter or less distinct:his voice was muffled
restrain or conceal (someone) with wrappings:the boy was bound and muffled

[usually as modifier]

a receptacle in a furnace or kiln in which things can be heated without contact with combustion products.

Origin:

late Middle English (as a verb): perhaps a shortening of Old French enmoufler; the noun (mid 17th century) from Old French moufle 'thick glove'

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