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).

  1. Whisper softly.
  2. Complain.