What does "muniment" mean?

Muniment: That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means of defense; munition; assistance. "Other muniments and petty helps." Shak.

Additional senses

  1. 2.(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.

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