(myl) noun
1. A hybrid between the ass and horse, especially between a jackass and a mare, as distinguished from a hinny.
2. Any hybrid or cross, especially one that is sterile.
3. A spinning machine which draws, stretches, and twists at one operation: also called spinning mule, jenny, spinning jenny: also mule′–jen′ny (-jen′ē).
4. A person having the stubborn qualities of a mule.
5. A small electric engine or tractor for towing canal boats. [<F <L mulus]

(myl) noun
A backless lounging slipper. [<MF <L mulleus red slipper]