Munch (?), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.Munched (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Munching.] [Prob. akin to mumble: cf. also F. manger to eat (cf. Mange), and mâcher to cher (cf. Masticate). See Mumble.] To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, as a beast chews provender; to chew deliberately or in large mouthfuls. [Formerly written also maunch and mounch.]
I could munch your good dry oats. Shak.