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champ (iou)



champ verb. LME.
[Prob. imit.: cf. CHAM verb, CHOMP.]
verb intrans. Make a noisy biting or chewing action (esp., of a horse etc., at, on the bit). LME.
champing at the bit fig. restlessly impatient to begin.
verb trans.
a. Munch (fodder etc.) noisily. M16.
b. Bite noisily on (something hard); esp. (of a horse etc.) work (the bit) noisily in the teeth. L16.
verb trans. Mash, pound; crush under foot. Scot. L18.
champer noun L16.