verb
mun
muhn
Mun (verb) means Archaic or dialectal form of "must," used to express necessity or obligation. Example: “Ye mun gang hame afore dark, the old saying went.”
verb
1
Archaic or dialectal form of "must," used to express necessity or obligation.
"Ye mun gang hame afore dark, the old saying went."
noun
1
In online role-playing communities, the real person controlling and writing for a fictional character.
"The mun apologized for a slow reply, explaining they were away from the keyboard."
How to use mun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old dialect word for "must," or, online, the writer behind a role-play character.
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Middle English mone ("shall, must"), from Old Norse munu, tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to intend" or "to be about to."
Frequently asked questions
What does “mun” mean?
The word “mun” means archaic or dialectal form of "must," used to express necessity or obligation. In plain terms, an old dialect word for "must," or, online, the writer behind a role-play character.
How do you pronounce “mun”?
“Mun” is pronounced muhn (/mʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “mun” in a sentence?
Here is “mun” used in a sentence: “Ye mun gang hame afore dark, the old saying went.”
What part of speech is “mun”?
Depending on how it is used, “mun” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “mun” come from?
The word “mun” comes from Middle English. From Middle English mone ("shall, must"), from Old Norse munu, tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to intend" or "to be about to.".
How many meanings does “mun” have?
“Mun” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: archaic or dialectal form of "must," used to express necessity or obligation.
