- Cf. F. moufle a mitten, LL. muffula, OD. moffel a muff. See Muff
- To wrap up in something that conceals or protects; to wrap, as the face and neck, in thick and disguising folds; hence, to conceal or cover the face of; to envelop; to inclose; -- often with up.The face lies muffled up within the garment.He muffled with a cloud his mournful eyes.Muffled up in darkness and superstition.
- To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.
- To wrap or fit with something that dulls or deadens the sound of; as, to muffle the strings of a drum, or that part of an oar which rests in the rowlock; to muffle the exhaust of a motor vehicle.
