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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Muddy \Mud"dy\, a. [Compar. {Muddier}; superl. {Muddiest}.]
1. Abounding in mud; besmeared or dashed with mud; as, a
muddy road or path; muddy boots.
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2. Turbid with mud; as, muddy water.
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3. Consisting of mud or earth; gross; impure.
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This muddy vesture of decay. --Shak.
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4. Confused, as if turbid with mud; cloudy in mind; dull;
stupid; also, immethodical; incoherent; vague.
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Cold hearts and muddy understandings. --Burke.
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Dost think I am so muddy, so unsettled. --Shak.
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5. Not clear or bright. --Swift.
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