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Andorran, a. and n.|ænˈdɒrən|
Also 9 Andorrian.
[f. Andorr(a, a small independent state in the eastern Pyrenees, and its capital: see -an, -ian.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to Andorra.
B. n. A native or inhabitant of Andorra.
1837J. E. Murray Summer in Pyrénées (ed. 2) I. v. 99 The leader of our little band was a considerable proprietor in the valley, who was well known to the Andorrians. Ibid. 117 This Andorrian piscator..was a labourer. 1856Chambers's Jrnl. 12 Apr. 235/2 It was not difficult to recognise in the cavalier an Andorran of the upper class. 1865M. Eyre Over the Pyrenees iv. 118 The Andorrans are passionately fond of dancing. Ibid. 123 An Andorran peasant..always carries arms. 1906H. Belloc Hills & Sea vi. 36 In the further Andorran valley. 1909― Pyrenees v. 268 The Andorrans have all the vices and virtues of democracy clearly apparent. 1967Chambers's Encycl. I. 420/1 Each of the two suzerains..has a court..for Andorran affairs. |