Main Entry:

muf·fle

Pronunciation:

\ˈmə-fəl\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

muf·fled; muf·fling \ˈmə-f(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English muflen

Date:

15th century

1: to wrap up so as to conceal or protect : envelop2obsolete : blindfold3 a: to wrap or pad with something to dull the sound <muffle the oarlocks> b: to deaden the sound of4: keep down, suppress <muffled her anger>