muffling

English

Verb

muffling

1. present participle of muffle

Noun

muffling (plural mufflings)

1. (chiefly in the plural) That which muffles; heavy clothing.
   • 1839, Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art (volume 37, page 220)

     It was not until he had ascertained that all his mufflings were adjusted, and his coat-collar brought as near his hat as was consistent with leaving any of his face out […]