Mahound

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:00:47

Ma`hound (?), n.

A contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a devil.

[Obs.]

Who's this, my mahound cousin ? Beau. & Fl.

 

© Webster 1913.

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