Etymology

Axminster

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Today it means: A carpet made in Axminster imitating the Turkey carpet, noted for its thick and soft pile. Full definition →

Old English Acsan mynster
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  1. Old English · inherited fromAcsan mynster
  2. English todayAxminster

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

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.