muff

(muf)

noun

a cylindrical covering of fur or other soft material into which the hands are placed from either end for keeping them warm
a tuft of feathers on the sides of the head, or on the legs, of certain fowl
1. Sports a failure to hold the ball when catching it
2. any bungling action

Origin: Du mof < Wal moufe, shortened < Fr moufle, a mitten < ML muffla, glove

transitive verb, intransitive verb

See muff in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb muffed, muff·ing, muffs

verb, transitive

verb, intransitive

To perform an act clumsily.

noun

Origin:

Origin: Origin unknown

noun

A small cylindrical fur or cloth cover, open at both ends, in which the hands are placed for warmth.
A cluster of feathers on the side of the face of certain breeds of fowl.
Vulgar Slang The vulva.

Origin:

Origin: Dutch mof

Origin: , from Middle Dutch moffel

Origin: , from Old French mofle, mitten

Origin: , from Medieval Latin muffula

Origin: , perhaps of Germanic origin

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