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earmuff

[ eer-muhf ]

noun

  1. either of a pair of often adjustable coverings for protecting the ears ear in cold weather.

earmuff

/ ˈɪəˌmʌf /

noun

  1. one of a pair of pads of fur or cloth, joined by a headband, for keeping the ears warm

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Word History and Origins

Origin of earmuff1

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; ear 1 + muff

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Example Sentences

And I've fixed her hair lovely—in a big curly earmuff, so it will never show at all.

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