Brompton boiler en · NOUN
Etymology
In allusion to the peculiar form of the buildings, and the fact of their being mainly composed of, and covered with, sheet iron.
Meanings
- (UK, historical, obsolete, plural, slang) Any of the buildings comprising the Kensington Museum and School of Art.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton boilers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |