monteith
[mon-teeth]
- a large punch bowl, usually of silver, having a notched rim for suspending punch cups.
- Also called bonnet glass. a small stemless glass of the 18th century, having a bowl with a compoundly curved profile upon a broad foot.
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Origin of monteith
First recorded in 1675–85; said to have been named after Monteigh, a Scotsman who wore a coat or cloak with a notched hem
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Examples from the Web for monteith
Contemporary Examples
She did not weep on cue in public when Monteith died, or seek sympathy.
Glee's tribute to Monteith was one of its saddest and best episodes.
The Deaths You Missed This YearMalcolm Jones, Jimmy So, Michael Moynihan, Caitlin Dickson
December 30, 2013
Michele stayed with Kate Hudson immediately after Monteith's death because her home was surrounded by reporters.
Lea Michele Opens Up About Cory Monteith, Britney Spears Releases 'Perfume'Culture Team
November 4, 2013
Was it 90 seconds later, when the entire group collapsed into each other while gazing at a photo of Monteith himself?
That Monteith would die of heroin in the year 2013 might seem surprising.
Historical Examples
Then the Earl of Airth and Monteith rose to his feet, and held out his hand.
The Mistress of ShenstoneFlorence L. Barclay
Monteith made brave enough answer, promising to do what he could.
The Finer GrainHenry James
Well, we're not afraid of the fetich, you and I, Mrs. Monteith.
The British BarbariansGrant Allen
So Philip, after his kind, thought much of the Monteith connection.
The British BarbariansGrant Allen
Did Mrs. Monteith, then, permit such frivolities on the Sunday?
The British BarbariansGrant Allen
monteith
- a large ornamental bowl, usually of silver, for cooling wineglasses, which are suspended from the notched rim
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Word Origin
C17: said to be from the name of a Scot who wore a cloak with a scalloped edge
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