munnion

[ muhn-yuhn ]

noun
  1. a mullion or muntin.

Origin of munnion

1
First recorded in 1585–95; assimilated variant of mullion

Words Nearby munnion

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How to use munnion in a sentence

  • She was inspecting her tulips, and was followed by Miss munnion, and at a little further distance by the gardener.

    A Pair of Clogs | Amy Walton
  • Of course Diana ought to come before everything, and yet Miss munnion did not seem able to make up her mind to go to her.

    A Pair of Clogs | Amy Walton
  • She had not to wait long, for Miss munnion reappeared in less than five minutes shaking her head mournfully.

    A Pair of Clogs | Amy Walton
  • It was an evident relief to Miss munnion to be taken in hand firmly even by a child.

    A Pair of Clogs | Amy Walton
  • She waved her mittened hand fretfully, and Iris, thankful to be released, flew with her good news to the trembling Miss munnion.

    A Pair of Clogs | Amy Walton

British Dictionary definitions for munnion

munnion

/ (ˈmʌnjən) /


noun
  1. an archaic word for mullion

Origin of munnion

1
C16: from monial mullion

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