melton

See also: Melton

English

Etymology

From Melton Mowbray, where this material was made.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɛlt(ə)n/

Noun

melton (countable and uncountable, plural meltons)

  1. A tough, short-napped material used for making overcoats.
    • 1914, Saki, ‘The Lull’, Beasts and Superbeasts:
      ‘Two of the boys are wearing your Melton overcoat; I hope you don't mind.’

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