Mention
/ˈmɛn.ʃən/noun
To refer to something briefly or casually in speech or writing.
Did you know?In medieval times, mentioning someone's name was believed to invoke their presence, blending the lines between speech and the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
mensio
“A bringing to mind or recalling.”
Old French
Old French
mention
“A reference or a calling to mind.”
14th Century
Middle English
mencioun
“The act of referring to something.”
Modern English
English
mention
“To speak of or refer to something in passing.”