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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.
1794A. 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. 1822G. Woodley Scilly Isl. i. v. 108 The majority of the Scillonians..are very exemplary. 1884Pall Mall Gaz. 2 Aug. 4/1 The dominant..idea in every Scillonian breast. 1896Besant Armorel i. iv, ‘Now to a Scilly boy—’ ‘A Scillonian,’ the girl corrected him. 1976Sunday Post (Glasgow) 26 Dec., The council are determined to protect Scillonians against the tourist element! |