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Preserved but no longer current.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.