Boulton, a.
(ˈbəʊltən)
[The name of a firm of glove-manufacturers.]
Of the thumb of a glove: cut with a shaped piece extending upwards into the palm.
| 1922 Daily Mail 12 Dec. 1 Real Kid Nappa Gauntlet Gloves,..boulton cut thumb. Ibid., Mocha Gloves... Pique sewn, boulton thumb. 1929 Penberthy's Sale Catal. Mar. 24 An ideal Glove for hard service. Boulton cut. Ibid. 26 Men's English Tan Cape,..Boulton cut. |