单词 | Meltonian |
释义 | Meltonian1/mɛlˈtəʊnɪən/noun A person who hunts at Melton Mowbray; (hence) a skilled or experienced fox-hunter. Now historical. adjective Of or belonging to Melton Mowbray; especially of, relating to, or characteristic of fox-hunting as practised around Melton Mowbray. OriginEarly 19th century. From the name of MeltonMowbray + -ian. Meltonian2/mɛlˈtəʊnɪən/noun A trademark for: any of various polishes, waxes, etc., for shoes and boots. Especially in Meltonian cream. OriginLate 19th century; earliest use found in Army and Navy Co-operative Society Price List. Origin uncertain; perhaps specifically application of Meltonian. |
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