mussitation
Americannoun
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silent movement of the lips in simulation of the movements made in audible speech.
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muttering; mumbling; murmuring.
Etymology
Origin of mussitation
First recorded in 1640–50; from Late Latin mussitātiōn- (stem of mussitātiō ); mussitate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Mussitation, mus-i-tā′shun, n. the movement of the tongue or lips as if in speech, without producing articulate sounds, muttering.—v.t.
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