dismounted
|dis/mount/ed|
B2
/dɪsˈmaʊntɪd/
(dismount)
get off a mount
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismount' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desmonter,' where 'des-' meant 'down' and 'monter' meant 'to mount.'
Historical Evolution
'desmonter' transformed into the Middle English word 'dismounten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dismount.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to get down from a horse,' but over time it evolved to include getting off any mount, such as a bicycle.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to get off or down from a horse, bicycle, or other mount.
She dismounted from her horse gracefully.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35