Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MEN'TION, n. [Fr. from L. mentio, from Gr. μνεια, from μναω, to put in mind; It. menzione; Sp. mencion; Port. mençaō; allied probably to L. moneo and mind. Mention is a throwing out.]

A hint; a suggestion; a brief notice or remark expressed in words or writing; used chiefly after make. Make no mention of other gods. Josh. xxiii. I will make mention of thy righteousness. Ps. lxxi. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers. Rom. i.