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Definition of Aberdonian
1. Adjective. Of or relating to Aberdeen.
Definition of Aberdonian
1. Adjective. (British) Of or relating to Aberdeen. ¹
2. Noun. (context British ethnography) A citizen or inhabitant of, or person born in, Aberdeen, NE Scotland. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aberdonian
Literary usage of Aberdonian
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notes on North America, Agricultural, Economical, and Social by James Finlay Weir Johnston (1851)
"Farm and opinion of an Aberdonian.—Advice to intending emigrants.—Wild
raspberry.— Raspberry hay.—Mare's-tail cut for hay. ..."
2. Notes on North America, Agricultural, Economical, and Social by James Finlay Weir Johnston (1851)
"Mr Morris, a prosperous Aberdonian.— Grinding and growth of Buckwheat.—Bogs in
the inland part of the marsh.—Mode of improving them. ..."
3. The Life and Letters of Charles Samuel Keene by George Somes Layard (1892)
"Story of Aberdonian.—Story of Mr. Oscar Wilde and Mr. Whistler.—Story of well-brought
up child.—Earthworm joke. —Captain Robley, gist Highlanders. ..."
4. Scottish Notes and Queries edited by John Bulloch, John Alexander Henderson (1899)
"This notable Aberdonian was educated at Aberdeen University, ... Several varying
accounts of the career of this Aberdonian artist are to be met with in SN ..."
5. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1864)
"... Sandy Davidson left Aberdeen at the same time that I did, and he speaks like
a sow yet"—such is one of the legends of an Aberdonian in Edinburgh, ..."
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