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melton

[ mel-tn ]

noun

  1. a heavily fulled cloth, often of wool, tightly constructed and finished with a smooth face concealing the weave, used for overcoats, hunting jackets, etc.


melton

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noun

  1. a heavy smooth woollen fabric with a short nap, used esp for overcoats Also calledmelton cloth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of melton1

First recorded in 1815–25; after Melton Mowbray, town in Leicestershire, England
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of melton1

C19: from Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire, a former centre for making this cloth
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The centre, which is nestled among farmland outside Melton Mowbray in rural Leicestershire, is also home of the foundation set up in Hampson's name.

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The fusion pie, made by Boghall Butchers of Bathgate in West Lothian, was crowned supreme champion at the event in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

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"It would not have affected anybody currently producing Melton Mowbray pork pies," he added.

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An application to shrink the geographical area where Melton Mowbray pork pies can be produced has been rejected.

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The pies have special protected geographical status, which means only producers using the traditional recipe and in the vicinity of the Melton Mowbray can use the Leicestershire town's name.

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