Defn: A heap of ore; a mass undergoing the process of amalgamation.
MONTRE
Mon"tre, n. [F., show, show case, organ case.]
1. (Organ Building) A stop, usually the open diapason, having its pipes "shown" as part of the organ case, or otherwise specially mounted.
2. A hole in the wall of a pottery kiln, by which the state of the pieces within can be judged.
MONTROSS
Mon*tross", n.
Defn: See Matross. [Obs.]
MONTRUE
Mon"true, n. Etym: [F., fr. monter to mount. See Montoir.]
Defn: That on which anything is mounted; a setting; hence, a saddle horse. [Obs.] Spenser.
MONUMENT Mon"u*ment, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. monumentum, fr. monere to remind, admonish. See Monition, and cf. Moniment.]
1. Something which stands, or remains, to keep in remembrance what is
past; a memorial.
Of ancient British art A pleasing monument. Philips.
Our bruised arms hung up for monuments. Shak.