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muddles
We have found lemma(root) word of muddles : muddle.
Definitions
[ˈmʌdl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- bring into a disordered or confusing state
(e.g: I fear he may have muddled the message)
- mix (a drink) or stir (an ingredient) into a drink
(e.g: muddle the kiwi slices with the sugar)
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Origin
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late Middle English (in the sense ‘wallow in mud’): perhaps from Middle Dutch moddelen, frequentative of modden ‘dabble in mud’; compare with mud. The sense ‘confuse’ was initially associated with alcoholic drink (late 17th century), giving rise to ‘busy oneself in a confused way’ and ‘jumble up’ (mid 19th century)
[ˈmʌdl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an untidy and disorganized state or collection
(e.g: the finances were in a muddle)
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Origin
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late Middle English (in the sense ‘wallow in mud’): perhaps from Middle Dutch moddelen, frequentative of modden ‘dabble in mud’; compare with mud. The sense ‘confuse’ was initially associated with alcoholic drink (late 17th century), giving rise to ‘busy oneself in a confused way’ and ‘jumble up’ (mid 19th century)
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