Galwegian

[ gal-wee-juhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the region of Galloway, Scotland.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Galloway.

Galwegian

/ ɡælˈwiːdʒən /

noun

1. See Gallovidian
   another word for Gallovidian
2. a native or inhabitant of the town or county of Galway in W Republic of Ireland

adjective

1. See Gallovidian
   another word for Gallovidian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galwegian¹

1765–75; irregular < Medieval Latin Galwedi ( a ) Galloway + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galwegian¹

C18: influenced by Norway, Norwegian

Example Sentences

Another desponding Galwegian found fault with the Liberal party of 1884.

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My Galwegian thought this reasonable, because in this region the rent, it appears, is only collected once a year.

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He was really a most cheery ruffian, this strayed Galwegian.

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The Galwegian John o' the Scales was a more clever fellow than his prototype.

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I should not wonder if the Galwegian was too strong after all.'

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