Muggle

English

/ˈmʌɡl̩/, /ˈmʌɡ(ə)l/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who has no magical abilities.
  • (by extension) A person who lacks a particular ability or skill; a non-specialist; also, a person who is not a member of a group; an outsider or cowan.

Etymology

Suffix from English mug (contemptible stupid person, gullible easily cheated person).

Origin

English

mug

Gloss

contemptible stupid person, gullible easily cheated person

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