Wilton

[ wil-tn ]

/ ˈwɪl tn /

a carpet woven like Brussels carpet, on a Jacquard loom but having the loops cut to form a velvet pile.

Also called Wilton carpet, Wilton rug.

Origin of Wilton

named after Wilton, town in Wiltshire, England

Wilton ²

[ wil-tn ]

/ ˈwɪl tn /

a town in SW Connecticut.

The gold of The Wilton Diptych is actual gold leaf, applied right on the painting.

You Can Indeed Judge a Book By Its Cover |Brian Gresko |November 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Other attempts with Wilton North and Chevy Chase also bombed.

Where Does Jay Leno Go Next? |Kevin Fallon |April 3, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Wilton greeted her silently as she approached, with a profound bow.

Ralph Wilton's weird |Mrs. Alexander
Poem and lock now lie together at Wilton, both untouched of time.

Prose Fancies |Richard Le Gallienne

Then she would have to dine all alone at home while poor Mr. Wilton was going to dine in lonely solemnity at the Carlton.

The Twelfth Hour |Ada Leverson
Of course, of course,” said Wilton, quickly; “Maria has a room ready for you.

Cursed by a Fortune |George Manville Fenn
There was just enough of daylight left so that Rupert could see Miss Wilton's big eye looking into his own.

Added Upon |Nephi Anderson

Wilton

/ (ˈwɪltən) /

a kind of carpet with a close velvet pile of cut loops

C18: named after Wilton, Wiltshire, noted for carpet manufacture