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Mulcted

Mulct \Mulct\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mulcted; p. pr. & vb. n. Mulcting.] [L. mulctare, multare.]

  1. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.

  2. Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline. [Obs.]

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mulcted

vb. (en-past of: mulct)

Usage examples of "mulcted".

In the end, seeing that Ruggieri was innocent, he released him, and mulcted the usurers in fifteen ounces for the theft of the chest.