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mounture

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The angle at which a gun is raised for firing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

The angle of ascension.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

The part of a loom that holds the harnesses.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning 4

A part on any mechanical device that is used for mounting other parts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

Examples

  • 16th century, George Gascoigne, The Posies A peece as well renforst, as ever yet was wrought, The bravest peece for breech and bore, that ever yet was bought: The mounture so well made, and for my pitch so fit, As though I see faire peeces moe, yet fewe so fine as it: A peece which shot so well, so gently and so streight, It neyther bruzed with recule, nor wroong with overweight.

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noun

Meaning 5

The act or process of mounting.

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Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 6

A horse or other animal used for riding; a mount.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • late 14th century, Anonymous, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight After messe a morsel he and his men token; Miry was the mornyng, his mounture he askes. Alle the hatheles that on horse schulde helden hym afier Were boun, busked on hor blonkkes bifore the halle yates.

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History

Etymology

From Middle English mounture, from Old French mounteure; equivalent to mount + -ure.