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monteith

[ mon-teeth ]

noun

  1. a large punch bowl, usually of silver, having a notched rim for suspending punch cups.
  2. Also called bonnet glass. a small stemless glass of the 18th century, having a bowl with a compoundly curved profile upon a broad foot.


monteith

/ mɒnˈtiːθ /

noun

  1. a large ornamental bowl, usually of silver, for cooling wineglasses, which are suspended from the notched rim
“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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Word History and Origins

Origin of monteith1

First recorded in 1675–85; said to have been named after Monteigh, a Scotsman who wore a coat or cloak with a notched hem
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monteith1

C17: said to be from the name of a Scot who wore a cloak with a scalloped edge
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Example Sentences

She did not weep on cue in public when Monteith died, or seek sympathy.

Corey Monteith, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Whitney Houston, and Amy Winehouse.

Glee's tribute to Monteith was one of its saddest and best episodes.

Good afternoon, Lea Michele opens up about Cory Monteith death to Elle magazine.

Michele stayed with Kate Hudson immediately after Monteith's death because her home was surrounded by reporters.

Monteith completed his education at Yale and served for a number of years as a minister in St. Louis.

One of these superintendents, John Monteith, showed great zeal in the establishment and development of the Negro school system.

By this time he will have come in sight of the Lake of Monteith, set in its woods, with its magical shadows and soft gleams.

At Monteith Station we captured the post-office and a considerable mail.

As a soldier of fortune, he is retained in the service of the Earl of Monteith.

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