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Elian, a.|ˈiːlɪən| Pertaining to or characteristic of the Essays of Elia (1823), or their author, Charles Lamb (1775–1834). So ˈElian n., an admirer of ‘Elia’. Also Eliaism |ˈiːlɪəɪz(ə)m|, a characteristically Elian essay.
1854Patmore Friends & Acq. I. 99 Lamb, in his exquisite Eliaism, ‘Blakesmoor in H― shire’. 1903in Dobell's Catal. June 31/2 It is a comfort to think that there are so many good and true Elians in the world. 1905Athenæum 3 June 681/1 Many of the new letters are of no literary account; perhaps a score have the true Elian cachet. 1923Times Lit. Suppl. 23 Aug. 555/2 Mr. Tillyard renounces all claims to satisfying ‘every Elian’. 1929Daily Express 3 Jan. 8/5 The Elian Chinaman's device for roasting pork. |