Honiton
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Honiton
C19: named after Honiton, Devon, where it was first made
Example Sentences
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Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the airfield near Honiton at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
Mr Foord, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, had said the links "serve to arouse suspicion and undermine trust".
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2024
Mr Jupp is currently the MP for East Devon but will be the Conservative candidate standing against Mr Foord in a new constituency of Honiton and Sidmouth introduced due to boundary changes.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2024
Sir Ed Davey's party will be looking to build on a series of by-election victories since 2021, when it has overturned big Tory majorities in Chesham and Amersham, North Shropshire, and Tiverton and Honiton.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2023
A small gold cup with handle was found in a barrow at Rillaton, Cornwall; one of amber of a similar form was found at Hove, and a third of shale near Honiton.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
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