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mulled

|mulled|

/mʌld/

(mull)

deep contemplation

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
mull	mulls	mulls	mulls	mulled	mulled	mulling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'mull' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mullen,' where 'mullen' meant 'to grind or mix.'

Historical Evolution

'mullen' transformed into the modern English word 'mull' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to grind or mix,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to think deeply' and 'to heat and spice a beverage.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to think about something deeply and at length.

She mulled over the decision for several days.

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Verb 2

to heat and spice a beverage, especially wine or cider.

They mulled the wine with cinnamon and cloves.

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Last updated: 2025/07/04 04:00