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A small muff
worn over the wrist. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.

Muf"fin (?), n. [From Muff.]
A light, spongy, cylindrical cake, used for breakfast and
tea.

Muf`fin*eer" (?), n. A dish for
keeping muffins hot.

Muff"ish (?), a. [See Muff, 4 &
5.] Stupid; awkward. [Colloq.]

Muf"fle (mŭf"f'l), n. The
bare end of the nose between the nostrils; -- used esp. of
ruminants.

Muf"fle, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Muffled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Muffling (?).] [Cf. F. moufle a mitten, LL.
muffula, OD. moffel a muff. See Muff.]
1. To wrap up in something that conceals or
protects; to wrap, as the face and neck, in thick and disguising
folds; hence, to conceal or cover the face of; to envelop; to
inclose; -- often with up. South.

The face lies muffled up within the
garment.

Addison.

He muffled with a cloud his mournful
eyes.

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