Shak.
Mun*chau"sen*ism (?), n. [So called in allusion to Baron Munchausen's
extravagant tales of travel.] An extravagant fiction embodying an
account of some marvelous exploit or adventure.
Munch"er (?), n. One who munches.
Mund (?), n. See Mun.
Mun"dane (?), a. [L. mundanus, fr. mundus the world, an implement,
toilet adornments, or dress; cf. mundus, a., clean, neat, Skr. ma to
adorn, dress, maa adornment. Cf. Monde, Mound in heraldry.] Of or
pertaining to the world; worldly; earthly; terrestrial; as, the mundane
sphere. -- Mun"dane*ly, adv.
The defilement of mundane passions.