Mention \Men"tion\, n. [OE. mencioun, F. mention, L. mentio, from the root of meminisse to remember. See Mind.]

A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.

I will make mention of thy righteousness. --Ps. lxxi. 16.

And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of. --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Mention \Men"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mentioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Mentioning.]

[Cf. F. mentionner.]

To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.

I will mention the loving-kindnesses of the Lord. --Is. lxiii. 7.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)