MOUTH. To recite in an affected manner, as if one knew the lesson, when in reality he does not.
Never shall you allow yourself to think of going into the recitation-room, and there trust to "skinning," as it is called in some colleges, or "phrasing," as in others, or "mouthing it," as in others.—Todd's Student's Manual, p. 115.
MRS. GOFF. Formerly a cant phrase for any woman.
But cease the touching chords to sweep,
For Mrs. Goff has deigned to weep.
Rebelliad, p. 21.
MUFF. A foolish fellow.
Many affected to sneer at him, as a "muff" who would have been exceedingly flattered by his personal acquaintance.—Blackwood's Mag., Eng. ed., Vol. LX. p. 147.
MULE. In Germany, a student during the vacation between the time of his quitting the gymnasium and entering the university, is known as a mule.
MUS.B. An abbreviation for Musicæ Baccalaureus, Bachelor of Music. In the English universities, a Bachelor of Music must enter his name at some college, and compose and perform a solemn piece of music, as an exercise before the University.
MUS.D. An abbreviation for Musicæ Doctor, Doctor of Music. A
Mus.D. is generally a Mus.B., and his exercise is the same.
MUSES. A college or university is often designated the Temple,
Retreat, Seat, &c. of the Muses.