king's pattern

American  

noun

1. a spoon pattern of the 19th century having a stem decorated with threads, scrolls, and shell motifs.

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Example Sentences

“We should have pondered more carefully King’s pattern of making outrageous statements.”

From New York Times

With that, he turned on his heel; and descending the stairs, gave a look into the dining-room, and admired the plated salver on the sideboard, and the king's pattern spoons and forks on the table.

From Project Gutenberg

With that, he turned on his heel; and, descending the stairs, gave a look into the dining-room, and admired the plated salver on the sideboard, and the king's pattern spoons and forks on the table.

From Project Gutenberg

King's pattern of independence helped change the whole structure of the British Empire.

From Time Magazine Archive