montant

Mon"tant, n. Etym: [F.,prop., mounting, fr. monter to mount, fr. L. mons, montis, mountain. See Mount.] 1. (Fencing) Defn: An upward thrust or blow. Shak. 2. (Arch.) Defn: An upright piece in any framework; a mullion or muntin; a stile. [R.] See Stile.

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