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Honiton

/ ˈhɒnɪtən; ˈhʌn- /

noun

  1. a type of lace with a floral sprig pattern


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Honiton1

C19: named after Honiton, Devon, where it was first made

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Example Sentences

Sprays sometimes made separately, and then worked on a net—Honiton appliqué.

There are iron-foundries, works for agricultural implements and paper, and 'Honiton' lace is made.

During this period Honiton produced the finest laces in Europe.

Late at night he stopped at Honiton, and thence despatched a few hurried lines to London with the ill tidings.

The writer was taught to make the flowers of Honiton lace by a little Irish girl, and the variations you can invent are endless.

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