n. Muslim learned in theology and sacred law. [ultimately arabic mawla]
MULLET
n. (pl. Same) any of several kinds of marine fish valued for food. [greek mullos]
MUMBLE
—v. (-ling) speak or utter indistinctly. —n. Indistinct utterance or sound. [related to *mum2]
MUMMER
n. Actor in a traditional mime. [french momeur: cf. *mum2]
MURDER
—n. - intentional unlawful killing of a human being by another.
- colloq. Unpleasant, troublesome, or dangerous state of affairs. —v. - kill (a human being) intentionally and unlawfully.
- colloq. A utterly defeat. B spoil by a bad performance, mispronunciation, etc. cry blue murder colloq. Make an extravagant outcry. Get away with murder colloq. Do whatever one wishes and escape punishment.
MURMUR
—n. - subdued continuous sound, as made by waves, a brook, etc.
- softly spoken or nearly inarticulate utterance.
- subdued expression of discontent. —v. - make a murmur.
- utter (words) in a low voice.
- (usu. Foll. By at, against) complain in low tones, grumble. [latin]
MUSCAT
n. - sweet usu. Fortified white wine made from musk-flavoured grapes.
- this grape. [provençal: related to *musk]
MUSCLE
—n. - fibrous tissue producing movement in or maintaining the position of an animal body.
- part of an animal body that is composed of muscles.
- strength, power. —v. (-ling) (foll. By in, in on) colloq. Force oneself on others; intrude by forceful means. not move a muscle be completely motionless. [latin diminutive of mus mouse]
MUSEUM
n. Building used for storing and exhibiting objects of historical, scientific, or cultural interest. [greek: related to *muse2]
- piece n. - specimen of art etc. Fit for a museum.
- derog. Old-fashioned or quaint person or object.
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