moble

transitive verb

mo·​ble

ˈmäbəl

-ed/-ing/-s

archaic

: to wrap or muffle the head of (as in a hood)

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of muffle entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined above

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