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shan·de·an I. adjective also shan·de·ian \ˈshandēən, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\; or shan·dy·an \ˈshandēən\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: shandean, shandyan from Tristram Shandy (1760-67), novel by Laurence Sterne died 1768 British novelist + English -an; shandeian irregular from Tristram Shandy + English -an : of, relating to, or characteristic of Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne II. noun also shandeian \“\; or shandyan \“\ (-s) Usage: usually capitalized : one who has the spirit of Tristram Shandy |