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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Muniment \Mu"ni*ment\, n. [L. munimentum, fr. munire to fortify.
See {Munition}.]
1. The act of supporting or defending. [Obs.]
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2. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means
of defense; munition; assistance. "Other muniments and
petty helps." --Shak.
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3. (Law) A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is
enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and
papers. --Blount.
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{Muniment room} or {Muniment house}, that room in a
cathedral, castle, or other public building, which is used
for keeping the records, charters, seals, deeds, and the
like. --Gwilt.
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