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mummelen, Sw. mumla, Dan.
mumle. Cf. Mum, a., Mumm,
Mump, v.] 1. To speak
with the lips partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate
and imperfect; to utter words in a grumbling indistinct manner,
indicating discontent or displeasure; to mutter.

Peace, you mumbling fool.

Shak.

A wrinkled hag, with age grown double,

Picking dry sticks, and mumbling to herself.

Otway.

2. To chew something gently with closed
lips.

Mum"ble (mŭm"b'l), v. t.
1. To utter with a low, inarticulate
voice. Bp. Hall.

2. To chew or bite gently, as one without
teeth.

Gums unarmed, to mumble meat in
vain.

Dryden.

3. To suppress, or utter
imperfectly.

Mum"ble*news` (?), n. A
talebearer. [Obs.]

Mum"bler (?), n.

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