Orcadian, a. and n.
(ɔːˈkeɪdɪən)
[f. L. Orcadēs the Orkney Islands + -ian.]
a. adj. Of or pertaining to Orkney. b. n. A native or inhabitant of Orkney.
| 1661 Lovell Hist. Anim. & Min. 234 Quawiuers..the poor Orcadians eate them for hunger. 1814 Scott Diary 17 Aug. in Lockhart, For this slovenly labour the Orcadians cannot plead the occupation of fishing. 1821 ― Pirate Note Q. The Orcadian traditions allege the work to be that of a dwarf. 1860 J. R. Edkins Chinese Scenes & People (1863) 114 She knew I was an Orcadian. |