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deaf-mute

deaf-mute A deaf-mute is a historical term for a deaf person who is also unable to speak.

A deaf-mute is a historical term for a deaf person who is also unable to speak. In the source, the term is discussed mainly in relation to education and communication, noting that people who are deaf and mute may rely on non-oral forms of language and expression.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Bridgman, Laura, and Keller, Helen” (Bridgman, Laura, and Keller, Helen).
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