Mulct /(?)/

1. A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
2. A blemish or defect. [Obs.]

imp. & p. p. Mulcted; p. pr. & vb. n. Mulcting

1. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.
2. Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline. [Obs.]