a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
source: WordNet 3.0
The dung of birds.
source: Webster 1913
One who does not speak, whether from physical inability, unwillingness, or other cause.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
expressed without speech
A mute appeal. A silent curse. Best grief is tongueless. The words stopped at her lips unsounded. Unspoken grief. Choking exasperation and wordless shame.
source: WordNet 3.0
unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
source: WordNet 3.0
To cast off; to molt.
source: Webster 1913
To eject the contents of the bowels; -- said of birds.