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Mound, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Mounded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Mounding.] To fortify or inclose with a mound.

Mount (mount), n. [OE. munt,
mont, mount, AS. munt, fr. L. mons,
montis; cf. L. minae protections, E. eminent,
menace: cf. F. mont. Cf. Mount,
v., Mountain, Mont, Monte,
Montem.] 1. A mass of earth, or earth and
rock, rising considerably above the common surface of the surrounding
land; a mountain; a high hill; -- used always instead of
mountain, when put before a proper name; as, Mount
Washington; otherwise, chiefly in poetry.

2. A bulwark for offense or defense; a
mound. [Obs.]

Hew ye down trees, and cast a mount against
Jerusalem.

3. [See Mont de piété.]
A bank; a fund.

Mount of piety. See Mont de
piété.

Mount, v.


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