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maunch |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Munch \Munch\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Munched}; p. pr & vb n. {Munching}.] [Prob. akin to mumble: cf also F. manger to eat (cf. {Mange}), and m[^a]cher to cher (cf. {Masticate}). See {Mumble}.] To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, as a beast chews provender; to chew deliberately or in large mouthfuls. [Formerly written also {maunch} and {mounch}.] I could munch your good dry oats. --Shak. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Maunch \Maunch\, v. t. To munch. [Obs.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Maunch \Maunch\, n. See {Manche}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Manche \Manche\, n. [Also {maunch}.] [F. manche, fr L. manica. See {Manacle}.] A sleeve. [Obs.]