Minton
/ (ˈmɪntən) /
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noun
- fine-quality porcelain ware produced in Stoke-on-Trent since 1793
- (as modifier)Minton plate
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Word Origin for Minton
C19: named after Thomas Minton (1765–1836), English potter
Words nearby Minton
Minthe, mint julep, mintmark, mint money, Minto, Minton, mint sauce, minty, Minucius Felix, minuend, minuet
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