What does "mulct" mean?
Mulct: A blemish or defect. [Obs.]
Additional senses
- 2.To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.
- 3.Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline. [Obs.]
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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