Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MUNGE, v.2 Also maunge.
1. To munch, to eat greedily and noisily (Cld. 1880 Jam., m(a)unge). Also in Eng. dial.
2. To talk in an unguarded manner, to blab. Cf. sim. development s.v. Mump.Cld. 1880 Jam.:
“Don't you munge”, don't you mention it.
