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Princeton's WordNet
Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammad, Mahomet, Mahoundnoun
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
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Mahound
Mahound and Mahoun are variant forms of the name Muhammad, often found in Medieval and later European literature. The name has been used in the past by Christian writers to vilify Muhammad. It was especially connected to the depiction of a Muhammad as a god worshipped by pagans, or a demon who inspires a false religion.
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mahound
Mahound is an archaic derogatory term used historically in English literature to refer to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was also used to refer generically to Muhammadans or Muslims; it was more broadly associated with the devil or an idol, especially in the context of Middle English and Renaissance literature. This term is considered offensive and is not in common use today.
Webster Dictionary
Mahoundnoun
a contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a devil
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Mahound in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Mahound in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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