'Champed' definitions:

Definition of 'Champed'

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  • Champ \Champ\ (ch[a^]mp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Champed (ch[a^]mt); p. pr. & vb. n. Champing.] [Prob, of Scand. orgin; cf. dial. Sw. k[aum]msa to chew with difficulty, champ; but cf. also OF. champier, champeyer, champoyer, to graze in fields, fr. F. champ field, fr. L. campus. Cf. Camp.]
  • 1. To bite with repeated action of the teeth so as to be heard. [1913 Webster]
  • Foamed and champed the golden bit. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To bite into small pieces; to crunch. --Steele. [1913 Webster]

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