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Mons
Mons (name) means the capital city of Hainaut province, Belgium; also a diminutive of the given names Monica and Montgomery. Example: “A major battle of the First World War was fought near Mons.”
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The capital city of Hainaut province, Belgium; also a diminutive of the given names Monica and Montgomery.
"A major battle of the First World War was fought near Mons."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin mōns (“mountain”). Doublet of mount.
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What does “Mons” mean?
The word “Mons” means the capital city of Hainaut province, Belgium; also a diminutive of the given names Monica and Montgomery.
How do you use “Mons” in a sentence?
Here is “Mons” used in a sentence: “A major battle of the First World War was fought near Mons.”
What part of speech is “Mons”?
“Mons” is a name.
Is “Mons” a common word?
“Mons” is an uncommon word in modern English.