Axminster

Definition

A carpet made in Axminster imitating the Turkey carpet, noted for its thick and soft pile.

Etymology

From Old English Acsan mynster, equivalent to the River Axe + minster.

Example Sentences

• "A great bargain also had been the excellent Axminster carpet which covered the floor; as, again, the arm-chair in which Bunting now sat forward, staring into the dull, small fire."