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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mutt-, v. [e.m.E. and ME. mute (c 1450), OF. muetir (mutir, Cotgrave).] Of a bird: To mute, excrete. —1650 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 611.
In Parliament … a great stock oule muttit on the tope of the croune
