mort
Mort (noun) means Death, especially of an animal killed during a hunt; also the horn call sounded to mark that moment. Example: “The huntsman blew the mort as the stag went down.”
How to use mort
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for death (especially in hunting) or, in dialect use, a large amount of something.
You will mostly meet this word in historical fiction, hunting terminology, or regional British dialect — it is not everyday modern English.
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The huntsman blew the _____ as the stag went down.
Etymology
From Old French mort, "death," ultimately from Latin mors/mortis — the same root behind "mortal" and "mortuary."
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What does “mort” mean?
The word “mort” means death, especially of an animal killed during a hunt; also the horn call sounded to mark that moment. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for death (especially in hunting) or, in dialect use, a large amount of something.
How do you pronounce “mort”?
“Mort” is pronounced mawt (/mɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “mort” in a sentence?
Here is “mort” used in a sentence: “The huntsman blew the mort as the stag went down.”
What is the opposite of “mort”?
The opposite of “mort” — its antonyms — is immort.
What part of speech is “mort”?
“Mort” is a noun.
Where does the word “mort” come from?
The word “mort” comes from Latin. From Old French mort, "death," ultimately from Latin mors/mortis — the same root behind "mortal" and "mortuary.".
Is “mort” a common word?
“Mort” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mort” have?
“Mort” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: death, especially of an animal killed during a hunt; also the horn call sounded to mark that moment.