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Melton

//ˈmɛltən// name, noun

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Borough of Melton, a local government district with borough status in Leicestershire, England, formed in 1974, with its headquarters in Melton Mowbray. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A village and civil parish in East Suffolk district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TM2850). countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A habitational surname from Old English. countable, uncountable

    "Cam Smith bounced to shortstop on a 100 mph fastball, and Jacob Melton also grounded out on an 86.9 mph curveball."

  4. 4
    A suburb of Melbourne in the City of Melton, Victoria, Australia countable, uncountable
Noun
  1. 1
    A tough, short-napped material used for making overcoats. countable, uncountable

    "‘Two of the boys are wearing your Melton overcoat; I hope you don't mind.’"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Melton Mowbray, where this material was made.

Etymology 2

From Old English middel (“middle”) + tūn (“enclosure”). Compare Middleton and Milton.

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