mute (subs.) Copy link Outline I. Dung of birdsII. A consonant inaudible by itselfIII. An attendant at a funeral • mute (subs.): I. Dung of birds: merda: Hor. S. 1, 8, 37. II. A consonant inaudible by itself: mūta (sc. littera): Quint. 1, 4, 6. III. An attendant at a funeral: (?) atratus (homo): v. Lat. Dict. s. v.