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mull

(mʌl)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense mulls, present participle mulling, past tense, past participle mulled
verb
If you mull something, you think about it for a long time before deciding what to do.
[US]
Last month, a federal grand jury began mulling evidence in the case. [VERB noun]
Do you know why he was mulling and hesitating? [VERB]
Phrasal verbs:
See mull over

mull in British English 1

(mʌl)
verb
(transitive; often foll by over)
to study or ponder
Word origin
C19: probably from muddle

mull in British English 2

(mʌl)
verb
(transitive)
to heat (wine, ale, etc) with sugar and spices to make a hot drink
Derived forms
mulled (ˈmulled)
adjective
Word origin
C17: of unknown origin

mull in British English 3

(mʌl)
noun
a light muslin fabric of soft texture
Word origin
C18: earlier mulmull, from Hindi malmal

mull in British English 4

(mʌl)
noun
a layer of nonacidic humus formed in well drained and aerated soils
Compare mor
Word origin
C20: from Danish muld; see mould3

mull in British English 5

(mʌl)
noun
Scottish
a promontory
Word origin
C14: related to Gaelic maol, Icelandic múli
 

promontory in British English 5

(ˈprɒməntərɪ, -trɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -ries
1. 
a high point of land, esp of rocky coast, that juts out into the sea
2.  anatomy
any of various projecting structures

Mull in British English

(mʌl)
noun
a mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the mainland by the Sound of Mull. Chief town: Tobermory. Pop: 2667 (2001). Area: 909 sq km (351 sq miles)

Mull in American English

(mʌl)
island of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland: 351 sq mi (909 sq km); pop. (with small nearby islands) 2,600

mull in American English 1

(mʌl)
verb transitive, verb intransitive
to cogitate or ponder
usually with over
Word origin
ME mullen, to grind < mul, dust < OE myl, dust: for IE base see mold3

mull in American English 2

(mʌl)
verb transitive
to heat, sweeten, and flavor with spices (wine, cider, ale, etc.)

mull in American English 3

(mʌl)
noun
a thin, soft muslin
Word origin
contr. < mulmul < & Pers malmal

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Examples of 'mull' in a sentence
mull

Visitors can also enjoy mulled wine and hot mince pies while being entertained by carol singers.
The Sun (2016)
There will be added spice to the mince pies and mulled wine next month.
The Sun (2016)
The stall we bought mulled wine from was crushed.
The Sun (2016)
My number one tipple over the holidays is mulled wine.
The Sun (2016)
It also seems to help to drink too much mulled wine together.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Is it too early for mulled wine and mince pies?
The Sun (2016)
Do you love mistletoe and mulled wine?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But prepare some mulled wine a few hours before guests arrive and your whole house will smell of festive spices.
The Sun (2016)
If you are mulling cider, a sprig of rosemary added to the pot will work wonders.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Bad mulled wine Everyone loves mulled wine.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Now we shall be able to mull some ale!
Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows (1908)
The unhurried proceedings in court are likely to allow him considerable time to mull his options.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
What happened next is still being mulled over by police.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Sprinkle with the cornflakes and spoon a good dollop of the mulled wine cream on top.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It will be a long time to mull over a defeat.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He is still mulling over names for the new bird.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The participants drink mulled cider and place toast soaked in cider in the branches as an offering to robins.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Stir and warm through until the mull is hot but not boiling, and serve.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Traditional mulled ale recipe - makes enough for eight people.
The Sun (2013)
It is also mulling a sale of its Indian foreign exchange business.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Enjoy hot chestnuts, mulled wine and a pianist and jazz band.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Take it with a glass of mulled wine and it'll keep you going until the spring.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The shamed actor is also mulling over reality TV show offers.
The Sun (2013)
Thoughts about work pop into my head and I spend some time mulling them over.
The Sun (2015)
The Spaniard is thought to be mulling over an offer from the American team.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In winter, the pool becomes an ice rink and you can sip hot mulled wine in pop-up chalets.
The Sun (2013)
It's a good time to mull over options that are being heaped upon you, so take your time about it.
The Sun (2015)

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In other languages
mull

British English: mull VERB
If you mull something, you think about it for a long time before deciding what to do.
Last month, the jury began mulling evidence in the case.
  • American English: mull
  • Brazilian Portuguese: ponderar
  • Chinese: 斟酌
  • European Spanish: meditar sobre
  • French: réfléchir à
  • German: überdenken
  • Italian: rimuginare su
  • Japanese: 熟考する
  • Korean: 숙고하다
  • European Portuguese: ponderar
  • Latin American Spanish: meditar sobre
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