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Mutch (much), n. [Cf. D. mutse a
cap, G. mütze. Cf. Amice a cape.] The close
linen or muslin cap of an old woman. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]

Mutch"kin (?), n. A liquid measure
equal to four gills, or an imperial pint. [Scot.]

Mute (mūt), v. t. [L.
mutare to change. See Molt.] To cast off; to
molt.

Have I muted all my feathers?

Mute, v. t. & i. [F. mutir,
émeutir, OF. esmeltir, fr. OD. smelten,
prop., to melt. See Smelt.] To eject the contents of the
bowels; -- said of birds. B. Jonson.

Mute, n. The dung of birds.
Hudibras.

Mute, a. [L. mutus; cf. Gr. &?;
to shut, Skr. m&?;ta bound, m&?;ka dumb: cf. OE.
muet, fr. F. muet, a dim. of OF. mu, L.
mutus.] 1. Not speaking; uttering no
sound; silent.

All the heavenly choir stood mute,

And silence was in heaven.


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