Melton

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈmÉ›lt(É™)n/

Origin

From Melton Mowbray, where this material was made.

Full definition of melton

Noun

1. A tough, short napped material used for making overcoats.
• 1914, Saki, ‘The Lull’, Beasts and Superbeasts:‘Two of the boys are wearing your Melton overcoat; I hope you don't mind.’

Anagrams

• loment
• molten