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
Police said officers were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome, near Honiton, at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday, after concerns for the welfare of a male skydiver.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
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
Mr Parish announced he was standing down as MP for Tiverton and Honiton.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2022
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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