Kidderminster

[ kid-er-min-ster ]

noun

1. an ingrain carpet 36 inches (91 centimeters) wide.

Kidderminster

/ ˈkɪdəˌmɪnstə /

noun

1. a town in W central England, in N Worcestershire on the River Stour: carpet industry. Pop: 55 610 (2001)
2. a type of ingrain reversible carpet originally made at Kidderminster

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kidderminster¹

First recorded in 1660–70; named after the town in Worcestershire, England, where it was first made

Example Sentences

On arriving at Kinlet, the visiting party were obliged to have recourse to Kidderminster for supplies.

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At Kidderminster is a whimsical charity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Church Street.

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I know what you mean by bishops—rascals like yourself, Kidderminster bishops, factious, snivelling Presbyterians!'

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About the year 1750 potatoes were not commonly known in Kidderminster, as I know from an anecdote recorded by my grandfather.

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A cloth lay upon the floor, the windows were curtained, and the bed had fresh hangings of green and white Kidderminster.

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