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To mull is to ponder over or think about something for a long time.

(verb)

An example of to mull is to consider an offer for five days.

To mull is defined as to add spices to wine or cider.

(verb)

An example of to mull is adding cinnamon and cloves to apple cider.

See mull in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to cogitate or ponder: usually with over

Origin: ME mullen, to grind < mul, dust < OE myl, dust: for IE base see mold

transitive verb

to heat, sweeten, and flavor with spices (wine, cider, ale, etc.)

Origin: < ?

noun

a thin, soft muslin

Origin: contr. < mulmul < & Pers malmal

island of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland: 351 sq mi (909 sq km); pop. (with small nearby islands) 2,600

See mull in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb mulled, mull·ing, mulls

To heat and spice (wine, for example).

Origin:

Origin: Origin unknown

verb mulled, mull·ing, mulls

verb, transitive

To go over extensively in the mind; ponder.

verb, intransitive

To ruminate; ponder: mull over a plan.

Origin:

Origin: Probably Middle English mollen, mullen, to moisten, crumble; see moil

noun

A soft thin muslin used in dresses and for trimmings.

Origin:

Origin: Short for mulmull

Origin: , from Hindi malmal

An island of western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides. It is separated from the mainland on the northeast by the Sound of Mull.

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