Honiton

British

/ ˈhɒnɪtən, ˈhʌn- /

noun

a type of lace with a floral sprig pattern

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Etymology

Origin of Honiton

C19: named after Honiton, Devon, where it was first made

Example Sentences

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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

Mr Foord, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, had said the links "serve to arouse suspicion and undermine trust".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

Devon highways bosses said sections of Honiton Road and Sidmouth Road in Exeter had been blocked "between East Wonford Hill and Hill Barton Road, due to flooding and stuck vehicles".

From BBC • May 9, 2023

Thus, one of their number was postmaster of Gloucester, another postmaster of Honiton, and a third postmaster of Portsmouth.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert

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