Wilton

[ wil-tn ]

/ ˈwɪl tn /

noun

a carpet woven like Brussels carpet, on a Jacquard loom but having the loops cut to form a velvet pile.

Origin of Wilton

named after Wilton, town in Wiltshire, England

Also called Wilton carpet, Wilton rug.

Definition for wilton (2 of 2)

Wilton²

[ wil-tn ]

/ ˈwɪl tn /

noun

a town in SW Connecticut.

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Examples from the Web for wilton

The gold of The Wilton Diptych is actual gold leaf, applied right on the painting.
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Wilton greeted her silently as she approached, with a profound bow.
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Poem and lock now lie together at Wilton, both untouched of time.
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Then she would have to dine all alone at home while poor Mr. Wilton was going to dine in lonely solemnity at the Carlton.
The Twelfth Hour|Ada Leverson
Of course, of course,” said Wilton, quickly; “Maria has a room ready for you.
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There was just enough of daylight left so that Rupert could see Miss Wilton's big eye looking into his own.
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British Dictionary definitions for wilton

Wilton

/ (ˈwɪltən) /

noun

a kind of carpet with a close velvet pile of cut loops

Word Origin for Wilton

C18: named after Wilton, Wiltshire, noted for carpet manufacture

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