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Mute :: Mute (n.) A letter which represents no sound; a silent letter; also, a close articulation; an element of speech formed by a position of the mouth organs which stops the passage of the breath; as, p, b, d, k, t..

Q :: Q () the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters together being sounded like kw, except in some words in which the u is silent. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 249. Q is not found in Anglo-Saxon, cw being used instead of qu; as in cwic, quick; cwen, queen. The name (k/) is from the French ku, which is from the Latin name of the same letter; its form is from the Latin, which derived it, through a Greek alphabet, from th

Noiseless :: Noiseless (a.) Making, or causing, no noise or bustle; without noise; silent; as, the noiseless foot of time..

Stilpnomelane :: Stilly (adv.) In a still manner; quietly; silently; softly.

Museful :: Museful (a.) Meditative; thoughtfully silent.

Tableau :: Tableau (n.) A representation of some scene by means of persons grouped in the proper manner, placed in appropriate postures, and remaining silent and motionless..

Whist :: Whist (v. i.) To be or become silent or still; to be hushed or mute.

Soundless :: Soundless (a.) Having no sound; noiseless; silent.

Close-tongued :: Close-tongued (a.) Closemouthed; silent.

Silentness :: Silentness (n.) State of being silent; silence.

Hush :: Hush (v. i.) To become or to keep still or quiet; to become silent; -- esp. used in the imperative, as an exclamation; be still; be silent or quiet; make no noise..

Tacet :: Tacet (v.impers.) It is silent; -- a direction for a vocal or instrumental part to be silent during a whole movement.

Clumber :: Clumber (n.) A kind of field spaniel, with short legs and stout body, which, unlike other spaniels, hunts silently..

Silent :: Silent (a.) Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.

Dummy :: Dummy (a.) Silent; mute; noiseless; as a dummy engine.

Silentiary :: Silentiary (n.) One appointed to keep silence and order in court; also, one sworn not to divulge secrets of state..

Mutely :: Mutely (adv.) Without uttering words or sounds; in a mute manner; silently.

Glide :: Glide (v. i.) To move gently and smoothly; to pass along without noise, violence, or apparent effort; to pass rapidly and easily, or with a smooth, silent motion, as a river in its channel, a bird in the air, a skater over ice..

Languageless :: Languageless (a.) Lacking or wanting language; speechless; silent.

Mum :: Mum (a.) Silent; not speaking.

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