1. n. a fur or other covering, usu. in the form of a tube with an opening at each end for the hands to be inserted for warmth.
Etymology: Du. mof, MDu. moffel, muffel f. med.L muff(u)la, of unkn. orig. 2. v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. bungle; deal clumsily with.
2 fail to catch or receive (a ball etc.).
3 blunder in (a theatrical part etc.).
--n.
1. a person who is awkward or stupid, orig. in some athletic sport.
2 a failure, esp. to catch a ball at cricket etc.
Derivatives:
muffish adj.
Etymology: 19th c.: orig. unkn.