Thesaurus: muniment

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1. n. The act of supporting or defending.
2. n. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means of defense; munition; assistance.
3. n. A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and papers.
4. 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.
5. A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is enabled todefend the title to his estate; title deeds and papers. Blount.Muniment house or room, that room in a cathedral, castle, or otherpublic building, which is used for keeping the records, charters,seals, deeds, and the like. Gwilt.
6. n. The act of supporting or defending. n. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means of defense; munition; assistance. n. A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and papers.