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muzzle

11 ENTRIES FOUND:

1muz·zle

noun \ˈmə-zəl\

Definition of MUZZLE

1
: the projecting jaws and nose of an animal : snout
2
a : a fastening or covering for the mouth of an animal used to prevent eating or biting b : something (as censorship) that restrains normal expression
3
: the open end of an implement; especially : the discharging end of a weapon

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Origin of MUZZLE

Middle English mosel, from Middle French musel, from Old French *mus mouth of an animal, from Medieval Latin musus
First Known Use: 15th century

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