GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Champ , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Champed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Champing.] [Prob, of Scand. orgin; cf. dial. Sw. kämsa 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.]
- To bite with repeated action of the teeth so as to be heard.1913 Webster
Foamed and champed the golden bit.
Dryden.1913 Webster - To bite into small pieces; to crunch.Steele.1913 Webster
- To bite with repeated action of the teeth so as to be heard.
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Champ, v. i. To bite or chew impatiently.1913 Webster
They began . . . irefully to champ upon the bit.
Hooker.1913 Webster -
{ Champ, Champe, } n. [F. champ, L. campus field.] (Arch.) The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.1913 Webster