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ˈQueenslander
[f. prec. + -er1.]
A native or inhabitant of the state of Queensland in Australia.
1861J. D. Lang Queensland, Australia viii. 238 A letter addressed to the editor of the ‘Moreton Bay Courier’,..is signed ‘A. Queenslander’. 1883G. W. Rusden Hist. Australia III. xvii. 235 The gallant conduct of the ‘Queenslander’, a well-managed newspaper in Brisbane, enables me to use the words of witnesses or neighbours. 1899E. W. Hornung Amateur Cracksman 176 The Queenslander handed it to me. 1924Kipling Debits & Credits (1926) 316 ‘An' what about your Queenslander?’ the Australian asked. 1963Times 12 Mar. p. vi/3 The wise detective could deduce from such a sign that Queenslanders are easy-going to an incredible degree, that they have a loathing for formality and they live in a warm climate. 1978R. V. Jones Most Secret War xvi. 130 A buccaneering Queenslander, Sidney Cotton, who had been a pilot in the Royal Naval Air Service.
Add:b. transf. A colonial-style house typical of Queensland.
1986Cairns (Queensland) Post 24 Feb. 13/4 (Advt.), Huge beautifully restored Queenslander... For a large family who need room & enjoy early Qld. architecture. 1988Townsville (Queensland) Bull. 26 Mar. 29/6 The best features of an old Queenslander (huge rooms, high ceilings, lots of breezes). |