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Tarsian, a. and n.|ˈtɑːsɪən|
[f. Tars(us (see below) + -ian.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to Tarsus, a Cilician city in south-eastern Asia Minor, and the birthplace of St. Paul.
B. n. A native or inhabitant of Tarsus.
1895W. M. Ramsay St. Paul Traveller i. ii. 31 Paul was careful to keep within demonstrable law..when he claimed to be a Tarsian citizen. 1914W. R. Inge in Q. Rev. CCXX. 50 The Emperor showed great favour to the Tarsians. 1920J. A. Robertson Hidden Romance N.T. iv. 69, The Tarsian, a diminutive youth, nervous and awkward in manner. 1928J. P. Arendzen Men & Manners in Times of Christ viii. 128 Did St. Paul, by claiming Tarsian citizenship, mean to imply that..he was a man of means? |