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Definition of Jument
1. Noun. An animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work.
Generic synonyms: Work Animal
Specialized synonyms: Pack Animal, Sumpter
Derivative terms: Jumentous
Definition of Jument
1. n. A beast; especially, a beast of burden.
Definition of Jument
1. Noun. (obsolete) A beast; especially, a beast of burden. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jument
Literary usage of Jument
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Lower Canada Jurist: Collection de Décisions Du Bas Canada by Strachan Bethune, John Sprott Archibald, William Hey, John Stuart Buchan (1890)
"... une jument sous poil blond, âgée de six ans, à raison de deux piastres par
mois ; " Considérant qu'il est prouvé que vers le quatorze juillet dernier, ..."
2. North Coast of France Pilot: Including the Channel Islands by United States Hydrographic Office (1917)
"There are 5 channels leading to the anchorages near St. Riom Isle, viz, the
Trinite, Lastel, St. Riom, Denou, and jument Channels. They are all difficult of ..."
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