Beeton
noun
Isabella Mary, known as Mrs Beeton. 1836–65, British cookery writer, author of The Book of Household Management (1861)
Historical Examples
Therefore, Mr. beeton must have been the happiest and most comfortable man.
A Duet Arthur Conan Doyle
beeton, did Mr. Heldar dine out at all while I was out of town?
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition Rudyard Kipling
I studied cookery-books instead of parts—Mrs. beeton instead of Shakespeare!
The Story of My Life Ellen Terry
But why should Mr. beeton be happier and more comfortable than my Frank?
A Duet Arthur Conan Doyle
Mrs. beeton must have been the finest housekeeper in the world.
A Duet Arthur Conan Doyle
And yet, if Mrs. beeton knew it, one feels that one ought to know it also.
A Duet Arthur Conan Doyle
Here’s a hundred—all that I got for my furniture from beeton.
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition Rudyard Kipling
She found a very fat and flushed and comfortable Mrs. beeton.
Captivity M. Leonora Eyles
You’ve no idea, sir, the amount of little things that these chambers uses up,’ said Mr. beeton.
The Light That Failed Rudyard Kipling
Later he learned not to stir till there was a noise and movement in the house and Mr. beeton advised him to get up.
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition Rudyard Kipling
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