muffle
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Meaning · English
A boxing glove.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
N.B.—Mr Broughton proposes, with proper assistance, to open an academy at his house in the Haymarket, for the instruction of those who are willing to be initiated in the mystery of boxing: […] muffles are provided, that will effectually secure them from the inconveniency of black eyes, broken jaws,
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “muffle” mean?
A boxing glove.
Is “muffle” formal or informal?
muffle is generally archaic, slang.