MULL Meaning and
Definition
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The term "mull" functions as a verb, a noun, and a proper noun, encompassing a diverse range of meanings. As a verb, "mull" typically refers to contemplating, pondering, or considering deeply. It implies a process of serious thought and reflection. For instance, it can describe carefully examining options before making a decision or analyzing an issue thoroughly. "Mull" can also signify the act of heating (usually wine, cider, or spices) gently, without boiling, to extract flavors or infuse the liquid with additional aromatic elements such as cinnamon or cloves.
In its noun form, "mull" denotes a state or act of contemplation, often associated with a deep or reflective thought process. It can also refer to a warm mixture, sometimes called mulled wine, consisting of wine, spices, and sometimes fruit or sugar, served hot during winter holidays.
Finally, "Mull" is additionally the name of various places, most notably being an island located off the western coast of Scotland. It holds scenic landscapes, historical sites, and a diverse range of wildlife. The word "Mull" is also a proper noun used as a surname, derived from different origins, including the Gaelic language or the Old English "mul," meaning a promontory or a narrow stretch of land.
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A soft thin cotton cloth, a kind of muslin.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• To reduce the strength of by warming and enriching with sugar, spice, &c., as wine.
• A powder formed by pounding the small roots and husks and bark of large madder; a very thin and soft muslin, used for dresses and trimmings, of which various kinds are made.
• In Scot., a cape or headland; a snuff-box made of the end of a horn.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for MULL
Etymology of MULL
The word "mull" has several different etymological origins depending on its context and usage. Here are a few examples:
1. "Mull" as a verb meaning to ponder, contemplate, or think about deeply: This word has its origins in the Middle English and Old English languages. It derives from the Old English word "mylten", which meant "to grind, crush, or pulverize". Over time, the word's meaning morphed into "to ponder or reflect deeply", as if one were grinding thoughts in their mind.
2. "Mull" as a noun referring to a sauce made from combining melted butter and wine or other liquids: In this context, the word "mull" originates from the Middle English and Old English word "mulled". It comes from the verb "mulien", meaning "to mix or mingle" in Old English.
Idioms with the word MULL
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mull sth over
To "mull something over" means to carefully think about or consider something. It refers to the act of pondering or reflecting on a matter, typically before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
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mull over sth
The idiom "mull over something" means to think about or consider something thoroughly and carefully, often with the intention of making a decision or coming to a conclusion. It implies giving a matter significant thought and reflection before taking any action.
Similar spelling words for MULL
Conjugate verb Mull
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