southron

See also: Southron

English

Etymology

Likely from a Northumbrian alteration of earlier Old English suþern, suþærn. The switch from -ern to -ron is likely due to the influence of Old Norse rann (“place, house, home”) on Old English ærn (“home, place”). (Can this⁽⁺⁾ etymology be sourced?)

More at southern.

Adjective

southron (not comparable)

1. (archaic, chiefly Scotland) Alternative form of southern: of or related to the south.
2. (archaic, Scotland) Synonym of English: of or related to England.
3. (US, archaic) Alternative form of Southern: of or related to the American South, particularly (historical) the Confederate States of America.

Noun

southron (plural southrons)

1. (archaic) Alternative form of southerner: someone from the south.
2. (archaic, Scotland) Synonym of Englishman.
3. (Scotland, uncommon) Synonym of Lowlander: a Scottish person from the low lands south of the Highlands.
4. (US, archaic) Alternative form of Southerner: someone from the American South, particularly (US, historical) a Confederate citizen or soldier.
   • 1890, T. C. DeLeon, Four Years in Rebel Capitals‎^[1]:

     To the natural impressibility of the southron, the Louisianian adds the enthusiasm of the Frenchman.