ˈsȯ(ə)rˌdēn, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French sourdine — more at sourdine
1. : a cone-shaped pipe inserted in the mouth of a trumpet to muffle its tone : mute
2. : sourdine 1a
ˈsȯ(ə)rˌdēn, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French sourdine — more at sourdine
1. : a cone-shaped pipe inserted in the mouth of a trumpet to muffle its tone : mute
2. : sourdine 1a
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012