The ton

Posted by ESC on June 05, 2005

In this novel set in London in the 1800s, "Polite Society" is referred to as "the ton." Does anyone know the origin/meaning of that? The book is "The Paid Companion" by Amanda Quick (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004).

• The ton Victoria S Dennis 05/June/05
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