Dunelmian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Dunelm (Durham) +‎ -ian

Noun[edit]

Dunelmian (plural Dunelmians)

  1. A native or resident of Durham.
    • 1909, School: A Monthly Record of Educational Thought and Progress:
      To those who do not know the school, records and names mean little. No records and no recitation of facts serves to explain the pride and enthusiasm which Dunelmians have for Durham. Nor is Dunelmian enthusiasm fully accounted for ...
    • 2006, John Sheen, Durham Pals: 18th, 19th, and 22nd (Service) Battalions of the Durham Light Infantry, →ISBN, page 40:
      The anxiety was increased by the fact that the Durham Comrades Battalion are at present stationed at Hartlepool and with the Pals are a number of well known young Dunelmians.