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montant

 
Dictionary: Mon·tant

n.

[F.,prop., mounting, fr. monter to mount, fr. L. mons, montis, mountain. See Mount.]

1. (Fencing) An upward thrust or blow. Shak.

2. (Arch.) An upright piece in any framework; a mullion or muntin; a stile. [R.] See Stile.


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That part of a framed stile which is in contact with the rail.


 
 
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