v., -gled, -gling, -gles. v.tr.
- To mix or bring together in combination, usually without loss of individual characteristics. See synonyms at mix.
- To mix so that the components become united; merge.
- To be or become mixed or united.
- To join or take part with others: The faculty mingled with the trustees.
[Middle English menglen, frequentative of mengen, to mix, from Old English mengan.]
mingler min'gler n.
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