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}.]
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I could munch your good dry oats. --Shak.
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