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Webster 1913 Edition


Mouthpiece

Mouth′pieceˊ

,
Noun.
1.
The part of a musical or other instrument to which the mouth is applied in using it;
as, the
mouthpiece
of a bugle, or of a tobacco pipe
.
2.
An appendage to an inlet or outlet opening of a pipe or vessel, to direct or facilitate the inflow or outflow of a fluid.
3.
One who delivers the opinion of others or of another; a spokesman;
as, the
mouthpiece
of his party
.
Egmont was imprudent enough to make himself the
mouthpiece
of their remonstrance.
Motley.

Webster 1828 Edition


Mouthpiece

MOUTH'PIECE

,
Noun.
The piece of a musical wind instrument to which the mouth is applied.