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Mu"ni*ment (?), n. [L.
munimentum, fr. munire to fortify. See
Munition.] 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.

Mu*nite" (?), v. t. [L. munitus,
p. p. of munire to wall, fortify.] To fortify; to
strengthen. [Obs.]

Mu*ni"tion (?), n. [F., munition of
war, L. munitio a fortifying, fortification, fr. munire
to fortify, defend with a wall; cf.


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