transitive verb (~d; muffling) Etymology: Middle English muflen Date: 15th century to wrap up so as to conceal or protect ; envelop , blindfold , 3. to wrap or pad with something to dull the sound , to deaden the sound of, keep down , suppress
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Meaning of MUFFLE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012