Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
MENTION
I. noun
Etymology: Middle English mencioun, from Anglo-French mencion, from Latin mention-, mentio; akin to Latin meminisse to remember, ment-, mens mind
Date: 14th century
the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner, formal citation for outstanding achievement,
II. transitive verb (mentioned; mentioning)
Date: 1530
to make mention of ; refer to, mentionable adjective mentioner noun