English Explanatory Dictionary

Glaswegian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Glasgow in Scotland.
noun
  1. A native or resident of Glasgow.
  2. The dialect of Scottish English spoken in Glasgow.

Pronunciation

/ɡlazˈwiːdʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Glaswegian.wav

Word forms

Glaswegian more Glaswegian most Glaswegian Glaswegians

Etymology

From Glasgow + -ian, modelled after Galwegian (“inhabitant of Galway”), itself modelled after Norwegian (“inhabitant of Norway”). The noun is from the adjective. Coined by Scottish novelist, poet and playwright Walter Scott.

Synonyms

Glasgowian

Derived words

Glaswegianness Weegie
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