munched

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munched - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Munch \Munch\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Munched; p. pr. & vb.
     n. Munching.] [Prob. akin to mumble: cf. also F. manger to
     eat (cf. Mange), and m[^a]cher to cher (cf. Masticate).
     See Mumble.]
     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.]
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           I could munch your good dry oats.        --Shak.
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