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.
The most commonly used methods for pre-muffling a head include adding a layer of Mylar or other material to the top or underside of the outer edge. Thereâs also Evansâ 2-ply, oil-filled Hydraulic head, which produces the ubiquitous damp â70s drum sound. The most commonly used application of a pre-muffled head is on the bass drum.