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[F. moulinet, orig., a little mill, dim.
of moulin mill. See Mill.] 1. The
drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, or the
like.

2. A machine formerly used for bending a
crossbow by winding it up.

3. In sword and saber exercises, a circular
swing of the weapon.

Moult (mōlt), v. & n. See
Molt.

Moult"en (-'n), a. Having
molted. [Obs.] "A moulten raven." Shak.

Moun (moun), v.,
pl. of Mow, may. [Obs.]
Wyclif.

Mounch (mounch), v. t. To
munch. [Obs.]

Mound (mound), n. [F. monde the
world, L. mundus. See Mundane.] A ball or globe
forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is
encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted
with a cross; -- called also globe.

Mound, n. [OE. mound,
mund, protection, AS.

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