Tyrolese

or Tir·o·lese

[ tir-uh-leez, -lees, tahy-ruh- ]

adjective

, plural Tyr·o·lese.

1. Tyrolean.

Tyrolese

/ ˌtɪrəʊˈlɪən; ˌtɪrəˈliːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Austrian state of Tyrol or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Tyrol

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tyrolese¹

First recorded in 1800–10; Tyrol + -ese

Example Sentences

Almost simultaneously the Tyrolese, taking advantage of Lefebvre's withdrawal, rose again.

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The armistice of Znaim had utterly crushed the hopes of the Tyrolese, but they continued to fight in despair.

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The Tyrolese were now alone, and after a vain resistance the combatants dispersed among the mountains.

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Tyrolese children we believe have been brought up to regard the Saltner as a type of "Bogey Man" of a very efficient character.

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There is not much to see in Klausen itself, but as a typical southern Tyrolese village it is interesting.

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