muniment

muniment Definition

mu·ni·ment (myo̵̅o̅′nə mənt)

noun

Rare a means of protection or defense
Etymology: ML munimentum
Law a document or documents serving as evidence of inheritances, title to property, etc.

Etymology: ME < Anglo-Fr < OFr < L munimentum, a fortification, defense, protection < munire, to furnish with walls, fortify: see munitions

muniment Synonyms

muniment Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

room: The archive at Castle Leslie is at present housed in the rather confined space of a temporary muniment room.
tower: To the left of the muniment tower is the Founder's Tower.

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