Etonian
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Etonian
Example Sentences
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He was an Old Etonian whose grandfather was the high sheriff of Norfolk, and he came from a family that has included several MPs.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025
Anderson transformed the traditional Etonian morning suit into a captivating hybrid dress with flappy bands dancing along the floor.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024
Swire is a former journalist, the wife of old Etonian MP Sir Hugo Swire and daughter of former Tory defence secretary Sir John Nott.
From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2020
It gave him insight into a culture that has provided Britain with a production line of Old Etonian politicians, including Johnson.
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2019
Having, therefore, in the next year, risen to the dignity of the Upper Boats, our Etonian has before him almost as many races as when he was in Lower Boats.
From Rowing by Lehmann, Rudolf Chambers
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