Borrovian, n. and a.
(bɒˈrəʊvɪən)
[f. the name of George Borrow (1803–81) English writer + -ian, after Harrovian, etc.]
A. n.
1. A student or admirer of George Borrow.
2. The diction characteristic of Borrow's works. B. adj. Of, relating to, or characteristic of Borrow or his writings.
| 1888 Reflector 8 Jan. 26/1 The born Borrovian—for men are born Borrovians, not made. 1900 W. I. Knapp in Borrow's Lavengro 568/2 Engro (mere ending), Borrovian for ‘master’, ‘fellow’, ‘chap’. 1904 Daily Chron. 21 July 3/6 Bampfylde Moore Carew, who, born with a genius for roving truly Borrovian, ran away from school to become King of the Gypsies. 1956 F. Swinnerton Background with Chorus vi. 49 Edmund Gosse, no Borrovian, anonymously and poohpoohingly reviewed..George Borrow and his Circle. |