mulled; mulling; mulls
Definition of mull
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to grind or mix thoroughly : pulverize
mull a portion of the pigment with the oil— H. J. Wolfe
2
: to consider at length : ponder
—often used with over mulled over his choicesIt's a fine offer, but we need time to mull it over.
mull
verb (2)
mulled; mulling; mulls
Definition of mull (Entry 2 of 4)
: to heat, sweeten, and flavor (a beverage, such as wine or cider) with spices
mull
noun (1)Definition of mull (Entry 3 of 4)
: a soft fine sheer fabric of cotton, silk, or rayon
mull
noun (2)Definition of mull (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: friable forest humus that forms a layer of mixed organic matter and mineral soil and merges gradually into the mineral soil beneath
2
: a finely powdered solid especially in a suspension
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The first known use of mull was in the 15th century
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