Hypertext Webster Gateway: "muniment"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Muniment \Mu"ni*ment\, n. [L. munimentum, fr. munire to fortify.
See {Munition}.]
1. The act of supporting or defending. [Obs.]

2. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means
of defense; munition; assistance. ``Other muniments and
petty helps.'' --Shak.

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.

{Muniment} {house or room}, 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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