subs. (old).—See quots.
1573. HARMAN, A Caveat or Warening for Common Cursetors (1814), p. 65, s.v. A MOFLING CHETE, a napkin.
1777. BAILEY, English Dictionary, s.v.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v. MUFFLING CHEAT … a towel.
