munite

[ myoo-nahyt ]

verb (used with object)

, Obsolete.

, mu·nit·ed, mu·nit·ing.

1. to fortify.

Word History and Origins

Origin of munite¹

1400–50; late Middle English: fortified < Latin mūnītus, past participle of mūnīre to wall (a town), fortify; -ite ²

Example Sentences

Munite -us: armed; provided with an armature.

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