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

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

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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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.

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

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

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