Speaking of Briticisms

[rbookworm46]

Carol wrote:
> I'm guessing from the context that "dripping all over his 
Axminster"
> refers to the previously mentioned fine antique rug. Or have I
missed
> my guess?
> 
> There were a couple of other expressions, mostly used by Ron, that 
I
> couldn't even guess at from the context. Unfortunately, I can't
> remember what they were. Did anyone else encounter these Briticisms
> and draw a blank? If so, please post so we can both get unconfused.

I don't remember any particular expressions off hand, but I remember 
an Axminster being mentioned.  In one of the earlier books (I think
it was GoF), there was a discussion of flying carpets and Fudge said
that his grandfather used to have an Axminster that seated 12 - 
before they were illegal, of course!

Ravenclaw Bookworm