2. To think and act in a confused, aimless way.

Mud"dle, n. A state of being turbid or confused; hence, intellectual

cloudiness or dullness.

We both grub on in a muddle.

Dickens.

Mud"dle*head` (?), n. A stupid person. [Colloq.] C. Reade. --

Mud"dle-head`ed, a. [Colloq.] Dickens.

Mud"dler (?), n. One who, or that which, muddles.

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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