munnion

[ muhn-yuh n ]
/ ˈmʌn yən /

noun

a mullion or muntin.

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Origin of munnion

First recorded in 1585–95; assimilated variant of mullion

Words nearby munnion

munition, munition armor, munitions, munkácsy, munnings, munnion, munro, munro's microabscess, munroe, munroe effect, munsee
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Example sentences from the Web for munnion

  • 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

  • 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

  • Miss Munnion said that she had often observed it, and that it was very true.

    A Pair of Clogs|Amy Walton

British Dictionary definitions for munnion

munnion
/ (ˈmʌnjən) /

noun

an archaic word for mullion

Word Origin for munnion

C16: from monial mullion
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