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Helvetian, a. and n.|hɛlˈviːʃ(ɪ)ən|
[f. Helvētia (sc. terra) ancient name of Switzerland, f. L. Helvētius pertaining to the Helvētii, a people of the ancient Gallia Lugdunensis. Cf. F. Helvétien.]
A. adj.
a. Pertaining to the ancient Helvetii.
b. Pertaining to Helvetia or Switzerland; Swiss.
1559W. Cuningham Cosmogr. Glasse 57 margin, Helvetian miles. 1591Sylvester Ivry 375 Th' Helvetian Bands alone, Loth to disgrace their ancient valour known. c1645Howell Lett. (1650) I. 345 Some embracing the Waldensian..and some the Helvetian confession. 1842Penny Cycl. XXIII. 427/2 The 21st legion..appropriated to its own use certain moneys destined to pay the Helvetian garrison.
B. n.
a. One of the ancient Helvetii.
b. An inhabitant of Helvetia or Switzerland; a Swiss.
1593Bacchus Bountie in Harl. Misc. (1809) II. 308 He came from Friburgum, an Helvetian. 1842Penny Cycl. XXIII. 427/2 The Helvetians appear for the first time in history about 110 b.c. |