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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.]
    1. To bite with repeated action of the teeth so as to be heard.
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      Foamed and champed the golden bit.
      Dryden.

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    2. To bite into small pieces; to crunch.
      Steele.

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    Champ, v. i. To bite or chew impatiently.
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    They began . . . irefully to champ upon the bit.
    Hooker.

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    { Champ, Champe, } n. [F. champ, L. campus field.] (Arch.) The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.
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