Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-MOUNT'
DIS-MOUNT', v.t.
- To throw or remove from a horse; to unhorse; as, the soldier dismounted his adversary.
- To throw or bring down from any elevation. – Sackville.
- To throw or remove cannon or other artillery from their carriages; or to break the carriages or wheels, and render guns useless.
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