Caledonian
/ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 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 Someone from the ancient Celtic tribe (or group of tribes) called Caledonians, in Scotland
Adjective
- 1 In or from Caledonia; (jocularly) Scottish.
- 2 In or from New Caledonia.
- 3 Relating to a mountain-forming period (orogeny) in Europe.
Synonyms
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More examples"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.