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Definition of munite

obsolete
: to strengthen usually by fortifying

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History and Etymology for munite

Middle English munyten, from Latin munitus, past participle of munire

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“Munite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munite. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.

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