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English word origin

Etymology of muten

From mute + -en.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To make or become mute or muted.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From mute + -en.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

To mutiny.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Middle French mutiner.

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