bonnet glass


noun

Definition for bonnet-glass (2 of 2)

monteith
[ mon-teeth ]
/ mɒnˈtiθ /

noun

a large punch bowl, usually of silver, having a notched rim for suspending punch cups.
Also called bonnet glass. a small stemless glass of the 18th century, having a bowl with a compoundly curved profile upon a broad foot.

Origin of monteith

First recorded in 1675–85; said to have been named after Monteigh, a Scotsman who wore a coat or cloak with a notched hem

British Dictionary definitions for bonnet-glass

monteith
/ (mɒnˈtiːθ) /

noun

a large ornamental bowl, usually of silver, for cooling wineglasses, which are suspended from the notched rim

Word Origin for monteith

C17: said to be from the name of a Scot who wore a cloak with a scalloped edge