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Arnoldian, a. and n.|ɑːˈnəʊldɪən|
[f. Thomas Arnold (1795–1842), Headmaster of Rugby School, or his son Matthew Arnold (1822–88), poet and critic, + -ian.]
A. adj. Belonging to or characteristic of either Thomas Arnold or his son Matthew Arnold.
B. n. An admirer or follower of either Arnold.
1888Mrs. H. Ward R. Elsmere I. i. v. 112 The ‘earnestness’ of an Arnoldian Rugby. 1902Daily Chron. 24 Dec. 3/6 The Arnoldian tradition had almost died out... When it was announced that the new Headmastership was to be given to the Liberal Principal of Kneller Hall, everybody was gratified, even the boys, and the old school resumed its Arnoldian glory. 1904Ibid. 19 Mar. 3/1 In only one respect is it likely to disappoint Arnoldians seriously. 1953Essays in Criticism III. 2 It was in that conviction..that its founders gave this journal its Arnoldian title. 1957Times Lit. Suppl. 1 Nov. 658/4 The reference will produce the refutation of some possible charge of want of Arnoldian seriousness. 1966Punch 5 Jan. 31/2 Dennis..sees in him..something Arnoldian and headmasterly. |