Maldon

/ (ˈmɔːldən) /

noun

a market town in SE England, in Essex; scene of a battle (991) between the East Saxons and the victorious Danes, celebrated in The Battle of Maldon, an Old English poem; notable for Maldon salt, used in cookery. Pop: 20 731 (2001)

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Examples from the Web for maldon

And then, when the meal finally did begin Mrs. Maldon's serviette and silver serviette-ring had vanished.
The Price of Love|Arnold Bennett
But the Maldon poem, apart from some small technical faults, is sane and strong.
Medieval English Literature|William Paton Ker
And Mrs. Maldon felt that her reputation for sensible equanimity was worth preserving.
The Price of Love|Arnold Bennett
Mrs. Maldon's proud tone rebuked the strange tone of Mr. Batchgrew.
The Price of Love|Arnold Bennett

But Mrs. Maldon had not been able to "settle down" in an instant.
The Price of Love|Arnold Bennett