Mount

mownt, n. ground rising above the level of the surrounding country: a hill: an ornamental mound: that on which anything is mounted for more convenient use or exhibition: a saddle-horse for riding: a step, ., to give aid in mounting a horse, also a signal for mounting: ( her. ) a green hillock in the base of a shield: ( fort. ) a cavalier or raised hillock commanding the surrounding country: one of the seven fleshy cushions in the palm of the hand: ( B. ) a bulwark for offence or defence.— v.i. to project or rise up: to be of great elevation.— v.t. to raise aloft: to climb: to get upon, as a horse: to put on horseback: to put upon something: to arrange or set in fitting order.— adjs. Mount′able , that may be mounted or ascended; Mount′ed , raised, esp. set on horseback: ( her. ) raised on steps, generally three, as a cro : furnished, supplied.— ns. Mount′er ; Mount′ing , the act of rising or getting higher: the act of mounting or embellishing, as the setting of a gem, .: that which mounts; Mount′ing-block , a block or stone to enable one to mount a horse.— Mount guard (see Guard ). [A.S. munt —L. mons , montis , a mountain.]