Mahound or Mahoun is a variant form of the name Muhammad, often found in Medieval and later European literature. The name has been used in the past by Christian writers to vilify Muhammad. It was especially connected to the Christian belief that Muhammad was a god worshipped by Pagans, or that he was a demon who inspired a false religion. == Pejor... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahound
Ma`hound noun A contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a devil. [ Obsolete] « Who's this, my mahound cousin ?» Beau. & Fl. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/8