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Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short fraenum.

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  1. a. Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short fraenum.
  2. a. Unable to speak freely, from whatever cause.
  3. adj. unable to express yourself clearly or fluently
  4. 1. Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short frænum. 2. Unable to speak freely, from whatever cause. Love, therefore, and tongue-tied simplicity. Shak.
  5. j:100 v deprive of speech s unable to express yourself clearly or fluently