1810, member of a gang of murderers and robbers in India who strangled their victims, from Marathi thag, thak cheat, swindler, Hindi thag, perhaps from Sanskrit sthaga-s cunning, fraudulent, possibly from sthagayati (he) covers, conceals, from PIE root *(s)teg- cover (see stegosaurus).
It may also occur in one ear or both ears. The most common reason for muffled hearing is conductive hearing loss that can be caused by a variety of factors or medical conditions including a build up of ear wax and ear infections. In most cases, however, it is treatable and does not lead to permanent hearing damage.
Perfectly Normal Baby Breathing Noises. So after some time observing your precious bundle, you'll begin to see that he really does make lots of different noises, that are generally no cause for alarm. Some sounds you might hear include: Gurgling: This is due to saliva pooling at the back of the mouth.