ear muffn.

Brit.

/ˈɪə mʌf/, U.S.

/ˈɪ(ə)r ˌməf/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: ear n.¹, muff n.¹

Etymology: < ear n.¹ + muff n.¹

Originally U.S.

One of a pair of padded coverings for the ears, typically connected by a band across the top of the head, worn as a protection in cold weather, from noise, etc.; usually in plural. Also occasionally: one such covering used separately.

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oreillet1548

ear1579

earpiece1653

ear lappet1670

ear flap1823

ear guard1842

ear tab1855

ear muff1859

1859 Ann. Rep. Commissioner Patents 1858: Arts & Manuf. II. 572 in U.S. Congress. Serial Set (35th Congr., 2nd Sess.: House of Representatives Executive Doc. 105, Pt. 2) X William P. Ware..[patented an] Ear, Cheek, and Chin Muff..July 6, 1858.

1881 C. H. Burnett in J. H. Packard Holmes's Syst. Surg. (rev. ed.) II. 199/1 The most efficient protection is gained by an ear-muff.., fastened over the entire auricle.

1886 Peterson's Mag. May 461/2 For ladies: stockings, mittens, wristers, purses, ear-muffs, [etc.].

1904 ‘O. Henry’ Cabbages & Kings x. 168 'Twas a fine Chinchilla overcoat, Arctic overshoes, fur cap and ear-muffs, with elegant fleece-lined gloves and woolen muffler.

1906 E. Dyson Fact'ry 'Ands xvi. 215 Well, y' orter wear ear muffs this bitin' weather.

1938 Fortune Sept. 87/3 The sunbonnet, the ear muff, and the rain hat, practically the only forms of female headgear that a purebred Benthamite would understand, account for little or none of the millinery industry's sales.

1954 X. Fielding Hide & Seek ii. 29 Theatrical side-whiskers as thick and furry as ear-muffs.

1974 Islander (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 3 Nov. 7/3 In the engine room where you are invited to don ear muffs and sign the guestbook.

2001 Your Garden Jan. 87/1 To keep the heat in I wear my gardening hat. Earmuffs are awkward because the band is often very uncomfortable.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2015; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	ear muff
释义	ear muffn. Brit. /ˈɪə mʌf/, U.S. /ˈɪ(ə)r ˌməf/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: ear n.¹, muff n.¹ Etymology: < ear n.¹ + muff n.¹ Originally U.S. One of a pair of padded coverings for the ears, typically connected by a band across the top of the head, worn as a protection in cold weather, from noise, etc.; usually in plural. Also occasionally: one such covering used separately. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > headgear > parts of headgear > [noun] > part which covers ears lug1495 oreillet1548 ear1579 earpiece1653 ear lappet1670 ear flap1823 ear guard1842 ear tab1855 ear muff1859 1859 Ann. Rep. Commissioner Patents 1858: Arts & Manuf. II. 572 in U.S. Congress. Serial Set (35th Congr., 2nd Sess.: House of Representatives Executive Doc. 105, Pt. 2) X William P. Ware..[patented an] Ear, Cheek, and Chin Muff..July 6, 1858. 1881 C. H. Burnett in J. H. Packard Holmes's Syst. Surg. (rev. ed.) II. 199/1 The most efficient protection is gained by an ear-muff.., fastened over the entire auricle. 1886 Peterson's Mag. May 461/2 For ladies: stockings, mittens, wristers, purses, ear-muffs, [etc.]. 1904 ‘O. Henry’ Cabbages & Kings x. 168 'Twas a fine Chinchilla overcoat, Arctic overshoes, fur cap and ear-muffs, with elegant fleece-lined gloves and woolen muffler. 1906 E. Dyson Fact'ry 'Ands xvi. 215 Well, y' orter wear ear muffs this bitin' weather. 1938 Fortune Sept. 87/3 The sunbonnet, the ear muff, and the rain hat, practically the only forms of female headgear that a purebred Benthamite would understand, account for little or none of the millinery industry's sales. 1954 X. Fielding Hide & Seek ii. 29 Theatrical side-whiskers as thick and furry as ear-muffs. 1974 Islander (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 3 Nov. 7/3 In the engine room where you are invited to don ear muffs and sign the guestbook. 2001 Your Garden Jan. 87/1 To keep the heat in I wear my gardening hat. Earmuffs are awkward because the band is often very uncomfortable. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2015; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < n.1859
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