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4. A pulley block containing several
sheaves.
Knight.


Muf"fler (?), n. 1.
Anything used in muffling; esp., a scarf for protecting the head
and neck in cold weather; a tippet.


Fortune is painted blind, with a muffler above
her eyes.
Shak.


2. (Mus.) A cushion for terminating or
softening a note made by a stringed instrument with a
keyboard.


3. A kind of mitten or boxing glove, esp.
when stuffed.


4. One who muffles.


Muf"lon (?), n. (Zoöl.)
See Mouflon.


Muf"ti (?), n.; pl.
Muftis (#). [Ar. mufti.] An official
expounder of Mohammedan law.


Muf"ti, n. Citizen's dress when
worn by a naval or military officer; -- a term derived from the
British service in India.
[Colloq. Eng.]


Mug (?), n. [Cf. Ir. mugam a
mug, mucog a cup.


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