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.

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

Men"tion (m&ebreve;n"shŭn), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mentioned (- shŭnd); 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.

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