The word "Muggard" is a unique spelling variant of the word "mugger," which refers to someone who steals from another person in a public place. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Muggard" is /ˈmʌɡərd/, which indicates the stressed syllable on the first syllable "mug." The "g" sound in the final syllable is likely a result of the addition of a suffix such as "-ard" or "-er" to denote a person's occupation or behavior. Although not commonly used, "Muggard" is still a valid spelling of the word.