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Orcadian, a. and n.|ɔːˈkeɪdɪən|
[f. L. Orcadēs the Orkney Islands + -ian.]
a. adj. Of or pertaining to Orkney.
b. n. A native or inhabitant of Orkney.
1661Lovell Hist. Anim. & Min. 234 Quawiuers..the poor Orcadians eate them for hunger. 1814Scott Diary 17 Aug. in Lockhart, For this slovenly labour the Orcadians cannot plead the occupation of fishing. 1821― Pirate Note Q. The Orcadian traditions allege the work to be that of a dwarf. 1860J. R. Edkins Chinese Scenes & People (1863) 114 She knew I was an Orcadian. |