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- [mon-teeth]
- /mɒnˈtiθ/
- /mˈɒntiːθ/
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- [mon-teeth]
- /mɒnˈtiθ/
Definitions of monteith word
- noun monteith a large punch bowl, usually of silver, having a notched rim for suspending punch cups. 1
- noun monteith Also called bonnet glass. a small stemless glass of the 18th century, having a bowl with a compoundly curved profile upon a broad foot. 1
- noun monteith A bowl used for the cooling or washing of wine glasses. 1
- noun monteith a large ornamental bowl, usually of silver, for cooling wineglasses, which are suspended from the notched rim 0
- noun monteith a large punch bowl, usually of silver, with a notched brim from which glasses and ladles are hung 0
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Origin of monteith
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
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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Parts of speech for Monteith
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monteith popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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