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 : envelop
2 obsolete : blindfold
3 a : to wrap or pad with something to dull the sound <muffle the oarlocks> b : to deaden the sound of
4 : keep down, suppress <muffled her anger>