muff
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The private parts of a woman. To the well wearing of your muff, mort; to the happy consummation of your marriage, girl; a health.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “muff” mean?
The private parts of a woman. To the well wearing of your muff, mort; to the happy consummation of your marriage, girl; a health.
Is “muff” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.