I. (ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt verb
Etymology: probably modification of Middle French desmonter, from des- dis- + monter to mount
Date: 1566
transitive verb
1. : to throw down or remove from a mount or an elevated position ; especially : unhorse
2. : disassemble
intransitive verb
1. obsolete : descend
2. : to alight from an elevated position (as on a horse) ; also : to get out of an enclosed craft or vehicle
II. noun
Date: 1654
: the act of dismounting