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Meaning of MAHOUND

Pronunciation:  mu'hawnd

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the Arab prophet who founded Islam (570-632)
 
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 Synonyms: Mahomet, Mohammed, Muhammad
 
 See Also: prophet

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ma`hound\, n.
A contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a
devil. [Obs.]
      Who's this, my mahound cousin ?          --Beau. & Fl.
 

 

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