English Explanatory Dictionary

mulct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fine or penalty, especially a pecuniary one.
verb
  1. To impose such a fine or penalty.
  2. To swindle (someone) out of money.

Pronunciation

/mʌlkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mulct.wav

Word forms

mulct mulcts mulcting mulcted

Etymology

From Middle French mulcter (“to fine, punish”), from Latin mulcta (“penalty, fine”). Possibly a doublet of milk.

Derived words

mulctable unmulcted
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