mort

[mɔːt]

mort Definition

• 1. a note sounded on a horn to signal the death of a deer or other animal during a hunt
• 2. a type of rigid helmet worn by medieval knights, especially in tournaments

Using mort: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mort" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hunters sounded the mort after successfully taking down the deer.

• Example

  The knight's armor included a mort, which provided additional protection for the head.

mort Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mort

• death signal
• death horn

Phrases with mort

• give the mort

  to sound the horn to signal the death of an animal during a hunt

  Example

  The hunter gave the mort to signal the end of the successful hunt.

• helm with mort

  a type of helmet worn by medieval knights that includes a visor and a crest at the top

  Example

  The knight donned his helm with mort before entering the tournament.

• mort plate

  a piece of armor that protects the neck and shoulders, often attached to the helm

  Example

  The knight's mort plate was intricately decorated with engravings and designs.

Origins of mort

from Old French 'mort', meaning 'dead'

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Summary: mort in Brief

'Mort' [mɔːt] refers to a note sounded on a horn to signal the death of a deer or other animal during a hunt, or a type of rigid helmet worn by medieval knights, especially in tournaments. Examples include 'The hunters sounded the mort after successfully taking down the deer.' and 'The knight donned his helm with mort before entering the tournament.'