Albion

[ al-bee-uhn ]

noun

1. Alebion.
2. a city in S Michigan.
3. Literary. Britain.

Albion

/ ˈælbɪən /

noun

1. archaic.
   Britain or England

Word History and Origins

Origin of Albion¹

C13: from Latin, of Celtic origin

Example Sentences

Albion was "consid'able of a joker," Mr. Peaslee reflected gloomily.

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Albion Small, who was "consid'able of a joker," suddenly choked.

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Shall I ever enjoy a supper again as I enjoyed the tripe and onions washed down with bitter beer at the bar of the old Albion?

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I reached Albion in time for dinner, and immediately made myself comfortable at the hotel.

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And if this be true, then the uplifted sword of Albion is, verily, nothing but a goose-killing knife.

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