melton

[ mel-tn ]

noun

1. a heavily fulled cloth, often of wool, tightly constructed and finished with a smooth face concealing the weave, used for overcoats, hunting jackets, etc.

melton

/ ˈmɛltən /

noun

1. a heavy smooth woollen fabric with a short nap, used esp for overcoats Also calledmelton cloth

Word History and Origins

Origin of melton¹

First recorded in 1815–25; after Melton Mowbray, town in Leicestershire, England

Word History and Origins

Origin of melton¹

C19: from Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire, a former centre for making this cloth

Example Sentences

Shooting boxes, oppra boxes, money boxes always full; hunters at Melton; a seat in the house of Commins: heaven knows what!

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They were brought to the stake at seven o'clock in the morning, notwithstanding they had come from Melton jail, six miles off.

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"All right" said Cyril and he reached his blue melton from the peg.

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Just now it is gay with hunting men, who live here much as they do at Melton Mowbray.

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Mr. Montague Dartie was a customer here from—let me see—the year Melton won the Derby.

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