Mustard, s. A plant.

Musty, a. Mouldy, spoiled with damp, moist and fetid; stale.

Mute, a. Silent, not vocal, not having the use of voice.

Mute, s. The excrement of hawks.

Mute, v. To dung as birds.

Mutton, s. The flesh of sheep dressed for food; a sheep.

Muzzle, s. The mouth of any thing; a fastening for the mouth which hinders to bite; a contrivance to prevent a horse from eating hay or litter.

Muzzle, v. To secure the mouth.

Myopy, s. Shortness of sight.

Myrrh, s. A precious kind of gum. Myrrh is sometimes used in veterinary practice. The tincture is a favourite remedy with grooms and farriers, for recent wounds. The dose of myrrh is from one or two to three drachms.