Munch v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Munched p. pr. & vb. n. Munching.] 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.
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