Honiton
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Honiton
C19: named after Honiton, Devon, where it was first made
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The Devon MPs will stand against each other in a new constituency of Honiton and Sidmouth due to boundary changes.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2024
The 17:20 SWR from London Waterloo to Honiton collided with the side of the 17:08 GWR from Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads as both trains headed into Salisbury.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2023
They won a by election in Tiverton and Honiton, in Devon, just over a year ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2023
The Liberal Democrats have had some spectacular wins over the Tories in recent parliamentary by-elections such as Chesham and Amersham, North Shropshire and Tiverton and Honiton.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023
The English lacemakers at Honiton were, however, at first unsuccessful in their attempts to rival the best laces of the Continent, especially Brussels.
From Lace, Its Origin and History by Samuel L. Goldenberg
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