Q. Do people refer to scarves as mufflers?

Answer

A scarf is a piece of cloth that may also be termed a muffler or a neck-wrap. It is worn around the neck, close to the head, or around the waist for the purpose of keeping warm, staying clean, looking fashionable, or for religious reasons. They may be found in a variety of colours of their own choosing. Mufflers are said to have originated in Old Rome, where they were first used more for the purpose of keeping clean than for keeping warm.