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Meltonian, a. and n.|mɛlˈtəʊnɪən|
[f. Melton (see prec.) + -ian.]
a. adj. Pertaining to Melton Mowbray. Meltonian cream, the name of a polish for boot-tops.
b. n. One who hunts at Melton Mowbray, an adept at hunting.
1825H. Alken (title) A Few Ideas, being Hints to all Would-be Meltonians. All is not gold that glitters; Neither does Keeping Horses at Melton, and mounting the scarlet, Make The Real Meltonian. 1840D. P. Blaine Encycl. Rural Sports §1637 All riders are not Meltonians. 1901Edin. Rev. Jan. 100 The red evening coat in which fox-hunters dine may be traced to the Meltonian dandies. |