MONTANT

Etymology 1

Noun

montant (plural montants)

(fencing, archaic) An upward cut with a blade

Etymology 2

Noun

montant (plural montants)

(carpentry) An upright piece in any framework, such as a muntin or stile

(drinking) The first scent of a cognac

Etymology 3

Adjective

montant (not comparable)

(heraldry) Ascending toward the chief of the escutcheon.

Source: Wiktionary


Mon"tant, n. Etym: [F.,prop., mounting, fr. monter to mount, fr. L. mons, montis, mountain. See Mount.]

1. (Fencing)

Definition: An upward thrust or blow. Shak.

2. (Arch.)

Definition: An upright piece in any framework; a mullion or muntin; a stile. [R.] See Stile.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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