muffling
|muf/fle/ing|
B2
/ˈmʌflɪŋ/
(muffle)
muted sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'muffle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'moflen', where 'moflen' meant 'to cover or wrap'.
Historical Evolution
'moflen' transformed into the modern English word 'muffle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cover or wrap', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to deaden sound'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'muffle'.
The sound of the engine was muffling the conversation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45