Demeraran

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of the region of Demerara. countable

    "I remember that it was insisted upon with absolute confidence in Barbadoes; that no Demeraran doubted it in British Guiana; that it was hinted at in Jamaica with as much energy as was left for any opinion in that unhappy island; and […]"

  2. 2
    Demerara rum. countable, uncountable

    "The 151 proof Demeraran is preferred for this drink, and the drink is appreciated by anyone coming in from bitter cold. […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Demerara. not-comparable

    "Our little coasting-steamer — she is commanded by the same cheery, semi- Indian captain who last week had our river-craft in charge — will in a day more cast anchor by the Demeraran shore, off the busy wharfs of Georgetown; and Surinam ..."

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"Our little coasting-steamer — she is commanded by the same cheery, semi- Indian captain who last week had our river-craft in charge — will in a day more cast anchor by the Demeraran shore, off the busy wharfs of Georgetown; and Surinam ..."

Etymology

From Demerara + -an.

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