talbot

¹ American  

[tawl-buht, tal-] / ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /

noun

1. a hound with long pendent ears.

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Talbot ² American  

[tawl-buht, tal-] / ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /

noun

1. Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury, 1660–1718, British statesman: prime minister 1714.

2. William Henry Fox, 1800–77, English pioneer in photography.

3. a male given name.

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Talbot ¹ British  

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. ( William Henry ) Fox . 1800–77, British scientist, a pioneer of photography, who developed the calotype process

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talbot ² British  

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. (formerly) an ancient breed of large hound, usually white or light-coloured, having pendulous ears and strong powers of scent

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Etymology

Origin of talbot

1350–1400; Middle English: dog's name, originally man's nickname < Old French

Example Sentences

Merthyr Mawr estate in Bridgend was used as the Holmes' English estate, with filming also taking place in the market town of Monmouth and at Margam Park, near Port Talbot.

From BBC

He also addressed questions about Net Zero targets and climate change, saying that "he doesn't know the science", but that "closing down primary steel production in Port Talbot" was having a negative impact on the environment.

From BBC

Aks and Pinder's 13-minute comedy sees Georgian era heroine Estrogenia Talbot get her period in the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal.

From Barron's

Joe Talbot hauntingly asks, “Do you love your blessed father? / Anoint by fear of death / Do you feel the lies creep on by? / As soft as baby’s breath.”

From Los Angeles Times

According to Talbot, the condition affects individuals differently - but "long survivors" are rare.

From BBC