MULCT


Meaning of MULCT in English

v. & n.

v.tr. 1 extract money from by fine or taxation. 2 a (often foll. by of) deprive by fraudulent means; swindle. b obtain by swindling.

n. a fine.

[ earlier mult(e) f. L multa, mulcta: (v.) through F mulcter & L mulctare ]

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