Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: muffle – murmur
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muffle (-d), v. [OFr mofle or moufle.]
Cover up; prevent from being seen.
multifold, n. [After Fr. manifold.]
Many layers or degrees.
multiply (multiplied), v. [OFr.]
Increase in number or quantity.
multitude (-s), n. [Fr. < L.]
Great many people; common populace.
mumble (-d), v. [ME, onomatopoeic.]
Speak softly; talk unclearly.
mundi, n. [see sic, L.]
World.
munificence, n. [L.]
Word of praise.
murder, n. [OE 'death'.]
Killing of a person.
murmur (-ed), n. [Middle Fr. < L.; see murmur, v.] (webplay: humming, water, wind).
Hum; buzz; insect noise; low sustained sound.
murmur (-ed), v. [Anglo-Norman 'complain, grumble' < L. 'make a low continuous sound'.] (webplay: humming, water, wind).
- Whisper softly.
- Complain.