Men"tion (?), n. [OE. mencioun, F. mention, L. mentio, from the root of meminisse to remember. See Mind.]

A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.

I will make mention of thy righteousness. Ps. lxxi. 16.

And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of. Shak.

 

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Men"tion (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mentioned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Mentioning.] [Cf. F. mentionner.]

To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.

I will mention the loving-kindnesses of the Lord. Is. lxiii. 7.

 

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