† eˈmunge, v. Obs.
[ad. L. ēmungĕ-re to wipe or blow the nose.]
trans. To wipe out, cleanse; also fig. (as in Lat.), to cheat.
Hence eˈmunging vbl. n.
| 1664 H. More Myst. Iniq. 127 The emunging of the people of their mony. 1846 Landor Exam. Shaks. Wks. 1846 II. 265, I did indeed spit it forth, and emunge my lips, as who should not? |