Scillonian, a. and n.
(sɪˈləʊnɪən)
[f. Scilly + -onian (? after Devonian; but cf. Islonian, ‘a native of the Isle of Axholme’, Peacock Manley & Corringham Gloss.).]
a. adj. Pertaining to the Scilly Isles or their inhabitants. b. n. An inhabitant of the Scilly Isles.
| 1794 A. Thomas Newfoundland Jrnl. (1968) ii. 19 The Scillonians (as they call themselves) have very little to fear as to a viset from a foreign power. 1822 G. Woodley Scilly Isl. i. v. 108 The majority of the Scillonians..are very exemplary. 1884 Pall Mall Gaz. 2 Aug. 4/1 The dominant..idea in every Scillonian breast. 1896 Besant Armorel i. iv, ‘Now to a Scilly boy—’ ‘A Scillonian,’ the girl corrected him. 1976 Sunday Post (Glasgow) 26 Dec., The council are determined to protect Scillonians against the tourist element! |