Battenberg
n.
type of cake, 1903, from name of a town in Germany, the seat of a family which became known in Britain as Mountbatten.
Historical Examples
Among them were two brothers, of the name of battenberg; they were of a noble family, and prominent members of the league.
History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain. William H. Prescott
It wound itself up in a network of battenberg braid, in all the numbers.
Fanny Herself Edna Ferber
The battenberg at Leipzig: nothing but leading turns; and she had topped the bill at Leipzig!
The Bill-Toppers Andre Castaigne
Over the centre of the table was spread a large square of orange satin overlaid with a battenberg lunch cloth.
Bright Ideas for Entertaining Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott
On this day Prince Maurice of battenberg died of his wounds.
1914 John French, Viscount of Ypres
He has among his schoolfellows his cousin Prince Alexander of battenberg, of whom a delightful story is current just now.
Collections and Recollections George William Erskine Russell
Irish Renaissance, Luxeuil and battenberg are the other names for this lace.
Lace, Its Origin and History Samuel L. Goldenberg
Prince Louis of battenberg has been here and I have been very much pleased with him.
Letters to His Children Theodore Roosevelt
battenberg tumbled, foamed, cascaded over Winnebago’s front porches all that summer.
Fanny Herself Edna Ferber
She was in an ordinary red costume, and was rather cold and shy at first, but thawed when battenberg appeared.
Letters of a Diplomat’s Wife Mary King Waddington
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