maunche

/ˈmɔːntʃ/ OR /ˈmɑːntʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medieval meal eaten by men, consisting of meat and bread, often served in a hall.

“The knights gathered in the great hall for their daily maunche.”

2. noun

An archaic or poetic term for a mouthful of food.

“She took a big maunche of the savory stew.”

Synonyms

  • meal
  • repast

Antonyms

  • fasting