Alderney

[ awl-der-nee ]

noun

1. one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. 3 sq. mi. (8 sq. km).
2. any of several breeds of cattle raised originally in the Channel Islands, as the Jersey or Guernsey.

Alderney

/ ˈɔːldənɪ /

noun

1. one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel: separated from the French coast by a dangerous tidal channel (the Race of Alderney ). Pop: 2294 (2001). Area: 8 sq km (3 sq miles) French nameAurigny
2. an early, but now extinct, breed of dairy cattle originating from the island of Alderney

Example Sentences

The bird-stuffer in Alderney had some wings of Nightjars nailed up behind his door which had been shot in that Island by himself.

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Probably a few yet remain in both Alderney and Sark, though they certainly are not at all numerous in either island.

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In Alderney, I am told, it has one small station on the mainland on the side nearest the French coast.

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She took a bucket and the stool and walked away a few paces, the Alderney following.

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Well, just step a-here and take a peek at this fine Alderney o' mine.

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