Defn: Silence. [R.] Hudibras.
MUM Mum, n. Etym: [G. mummere, fr. Christian Mumme, who first brewed it in 1492.]
Defn: A sort of strong beer, originally made in Brunswick, Germany.
Addison.
The clamorous crowd is hushed with mugs of mum. Pope.
MUMBLE
Mum"ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mumbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Mumbling.]
Etym: [OE. momelen; cf. D. mompelen, mommelen, G. mummelen, Sw.
mumla, Dan. mumle. Cf. Mum, a., Mumm, Mump, v.]
1. To speak with the lips partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate and imperfect; to utter words in a grumbling indistinct manner, indicating discontent or displeasure; to mutter. Peace, you mumbling fool. Shak. A wrinkled hag, with age grown double, Picking dry sticks, and mumbling to herself. Otway.
2. To chew something gently with closed lips.
MUMBLE
Mum"ble, v. t.
1. To utter with a low, inarticulate voice. Bp. Hall.
2. To chew or bite gently, as one without teeth. Gums unarmed, to mumble meat in vain. Dryden.
3. To suppress, or utter imperfectly.