talbot

¹

[ tawl-buht, tal- ]

noun

1. a hound with long pendent ears.

Talbot

²

[ tawl-buht tal- ]

noun

1. Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury, 1660–1718, British statesman: prime minister 1714.
2. William Henry Fox, 1800–77, English pioneer in photography.
3. a male given name.

talbot

¹

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. (formerly) an ancient breed of large hound, usually white or light-coloured, having pendulous ears and strong powers of scent

Talbot

²

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. Talbot(William Henry) Fox18001877MBritishSCIENCE: scientistTECHNOLOGY: inventor ( William Henry ) Fox . 1800–77, British scientist, a pioneer of photography, who developed the calotype process

Word History and Origins

Origin of talbot¹

1350–1400; Middle English: dog's name, originally man's nickname < Old French

Word History and Origins

Origin of talbot¹

C16: supposed to have been brought to England by the Talbot family

Example Sentences

They were sold earlier to separate bidders - with the Mercedes fetching £37,000 and the Talbot fetching £10,500.

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The Mercedes has an estimated sale price of £30,000-£35,000, with the Talbot estimated at £6,000-£8,000.

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The Talbot was described as a "big open tourer" reminiscent of Laurel & Hardy films from the era "or, as some have said, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", Mr Rabett said.

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The windscreen of the Talbot displays a tax disc that expired in 1982, which he agreed was a "classic in itself".

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A 1921 Talbot Darracq and a 1952 Mercedes Benz 220 Type A convertible had been the pride and joy of their late owner, but were hidden away and gathering dust near Framlingham, Suffolk.

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