Glaswegian

English

Etymology

From Glasgow, modelled after Galwegian (inhabitant of Galway), itself modelled after Norwegian (inhabitant of Norway). The noun is from the adjective.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɡlaz.ˈwiːdʒən/
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  • Rhymes: -iːdʒən

Adjective

Glaswegian (comparative more Glaswegian, superlative most Glaswegian)

  1. Of or relating to Glasgow in Scotland.

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Noun

Glaswegian (plural Glaswegians)

  1. A native or resident of Glasgow.
    • 1961 February, “Talking of Trains: The Glasgow debacle”, in Trains Illustrated, page 66:
      The Glaswegians bore good-humouredly the mishaps which occasionally disrupted the services during the first month.

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