muffling

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English

Verb

muffling

  1. present participle and gerund of muffle

Noun

muffling (plural mufflings)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) That which muffles; heavy clothing.
    • 1839, Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, volume 37, page 220:
      It was not until he had ascertained that all his mufflings were adjusted, and his coat-collar brought as near his hat as was consistent with leaving any of his face out []