2. (Arch.)
Defn: An upright piece in any framework; a mullion or muntin; a stile. [R.] See Stile.
MONT DE PIETE
Mont" de pi`é`té". Etym: [F., fr. It. monte di pietà mount of piety.]
Defn: One of certain public pawnbroking establishments which originated in Italy in the 15th century, the object of which was to lend money at a low rate of interest to poor people in need; — called also mount of piety. The institution has been adopted in other countries, as in Spain and France. See Lombard-house.
MONTE Mon"te, n. Etym: [Sp., lit., mountain, hence, the stock of cards remaining after laying out a certain number, fr. L. mons, montis, mountain.]
Defn: A favorite gambling game among Spaniards, played with dice or cards.
MONTE-ACID
Monte`-ac"id, n. Etym: [F. monter to raise + acide acid.] (Chem.)
Defn: An acid elevator, as a tube through which acid is forced to some height in a sulphuric acid manufactory.
MONTEITH
Mon*teith", n.
Defn: See Monteth.