British Dictionary definitions for minton

Minton

noun

1. fine-quality porcelain ware produced in Stoke-on-Trent since 1793
2. (as modifier)Minton plate

Word Origin

C19: named after Thomas Minton (1765–1836), English potter

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Examples from the Web for minton

Historical Examples

On this night, while the party were at cards, "Wild Dick" Minton entered.
The Hunted Outlaw
Anonymous
"When you get too old to work they chuck you away," said Minton.
Kipps
H. G. Wells
What have you been doing about sentry-go, Minton, up till now?
Forging the Blades
Bertram Mitford
“Hello, Robson,” sung out Minton, when this was accomplished.
Forging the Blades
Bertram Mitford
Now I will send a couple of officers with you to the saloon that you may identify Minton.
Mark Mason's Victory
Horatio Alger

Minton

Word Origin

Examples from the Web for minton

Historical Examples

On this night, while the party were at cards, "Wild Dick" Minton entered.

"When you get too old to work they chuck you away," said Minton.

What have you been doing about sentry-go, Minton, up till now?

“Hello, Robson,” sung out Minton, when this was accomplished.

Now I will send a couple of officers with you to the saloon that you may identify Minton.