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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mufflar, n. [Cf. e.m.E. muffle (1644), Du. moffel, Germ. muffel, id., and e.m.E. and late ME. (c 1430) muf(f)le v. to wrap up, enfold, etc.] ? A receptacle or container for placing within a furnace so that the contents may be heated without coming into contact with the fire or its products. —1609 Mining Rec. 151.
For clay to mak mufflaris for the assay furnace viii s.
