Defn: To make conformable to the principles, or customs and rites, of
Mohammedanism. [Written also Mahometanize.]
MOHAMMEDAN YEAR
Mohammedan year.
Defn: The year used by Mohammedans, consisting of twelve lunar months without intercalation, so that they retrograde through all the seasons in about 32½ years. The Mohammedan era begins with the year 622 a.d., the first day of the Mohammedan year 1332 begin Nov. 30, 1913, acording to the Gregorian calendar.
MOHAWK
Mo"hawk, n.
1. (Ethnol.)
Defn: One of a tribe of Indians who formed part of the Five Nations.
They formerly inhabited the valley of the Mohawk River.
2. One of certain ruffians who infested the streets of London in the time of Addison, and took the name from the Mohawk Indians. [Slang] Spectator. Macaulay.
MOHICANS
Mo*hi"cans, n. pl.; sing. Mohican (. (Ethnol.)
Defn: A tribe of Lenni-Lenape Indians who formerly inhabited Western
Connecticut and Eastern New York. [Written also Mohegans.]
MOHO
Mo"ho, n. Etym: [Native name.] (Zoöl.)