Caledonian

//ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Caledonia; a Scot.

    "I congratulate the Caledonians on the acquiſition of this new Saint, but wonder if the German crows were ſo civil to refrain from ſo ſavoury a Scotch haggiſs."

  2. 2
    Someone from the ancient Celtic tribe (or group of tribes) called Caledonians, in Scotland
Adjective
  1. 1
    In or from Caledonia; (jocularly) Scottish.
  2. 2
    In or from New Caledonia.
  3. 3
    Relating to a mountain-forming period (orogeny) in Europe.

Example

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"I congratulate the Caledonians on the acquiſition of this new Saint, but wonder if the German crows were ſo civil to refrain from ſo ſavoury a Scotch haggiſs."

Etymology

From Caledonia + -an.

Related phrases

Caledonian Canalnew caledonia

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