Honiton

noun

Hon·​i·​ton
ˈhänə̇tᵊn,
ˈhən-
variants or Honiton lace
: any of various laces made originally at Honiton, England
especially : a bobbin lace with designs of foliage, figures, or flowers, joined by brides or appliquéd to machine-made net

Word History

Etymology

from Honiton, municipal borough in Devonshire, England

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Honiton was in 1688

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“Honiton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Honiton. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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