Southron
//ˈsʌðrən// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of southerner: someone from the south. alt-of, alternative, archaic
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of southron. alt-of
"I guessed him Northern from his kepi, but this was not conclusive, for many Southron regiments wore kepis also."
- 3 Synonym of Englishman. Scotland, archaic
- 4 Synonym of Lowlander: a Scottish person from the low lands south of the Highlands. Scotland, uncommon
- 5 Alternative form of Southerner: someone from the American South, particularly (US, historical) a Confederate citizen or soldier. US, alt-of, alternative, archaic
"To the natural impressibility of the southron, the Louisianian adds the enthusiasm of the Frenchman."
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of southern: of or related to the south. Scotland, alt-of, alternative, archaic, not-comparable
- 2 Synonym of English: of or related to England. Scotland, archaic, not-comparable
- 3 Alternative form of Southern: of or related to the American South, particularly (historical) the Confederate States of America. US, alt-of, alternative, archaic, not-comparable
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"To the natural impressibility of the southron, the Louisianian adds the enthusiasm of the Frenchman."
Etymology
A metathetic form of southern.
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