SuaviloquyToday’s word

muniment

Muniment, n.

Etymology: [L. munimentum, fr. munire to fortify. See Munition.]

1. The act of supporting or defending. [Obs.]

2. That which supports or defends; stronghold; place or means of defense; munition; assistance. "Other muniments and petty helps." Shak.

3. (Law)

A record; the evidences or writings whereby a man is enabled to defend the title to his estate; title deeds and papers. Blount. Muniment house or room, that room in a cathedral, castle, or other public building, which is used for keeping the records, charters, seals, deeds, and the like. Gwilt.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for muniment; he lists it under history, record.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.