a ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. it is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross; -- called also globe.-an artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embarkment thrown up for defense; a bulwark; a rampart; also, a natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.-to fortify or inclose with a mound.