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] Half-rotten straw, or any like substance strewn on the
ground, as over the roots of plants, to protect from heat, drought,
etc., and to preserve moisture.

Mulch, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Mulched (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Mulching.] To cover or dress with mulch.

Mulct (?), n. [L. mulcta,
multa.] 1. A fine or penalty, esp. a
pecuniary punishment or penalty.

2. A blemish or defect. [Obs.]

Syn. -- Amercement; forfeit; forfeiture; penalty.

Mulct, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Mulcted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Mulcting.] [L. mulctare, multare.]
1. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by
imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to
fine.

2. Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way
of punishment or discipline. [Obs.]

{ Mulc"ta*ry (?), Mulc"tu*a*ry (?), }
a. Imposing a pecuniary penalty; consisting
of, or paid as, a fine.

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