Newˈfoundlander
[Cf. prec. and -er1.]
1. A native or inhabitant of Newfoundland.
| 1611 Cotgr., Terreneufviers, New-found-landers, new-found-landmen. 1817–18 Cobbett Resid. U.S. (1822) 154 With as much fury as the Newfoundlanders attack people who speak against the Pope. 1885 Athenæum 5 Sept. 301/2 The principal question which agitates the Newfoundlanders relates to the French claims. |
2. A ship belonging to Newfoundland.
| 1801 Naval Chron. VI. 512 Four Newfoundlanders..went plump ashore. |
3. A Newfoundland dog.
| 1806 Spirit Public Jrnls. IX. 311 Two terriers,..a Newfoundlander, and a fine tan-yard dog. 1856 Kane Arct. Expl. I. xi. 126, I take four of our best Newfoundlanders, now well broken, in our lightest sledge. |