- a variation of Genevan.
Genevese
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He was driven from France for his political theories, abdicated his Genevese citizenship, fled to England under the protection of "turtle-eating alderman" David Hume.
From Time Magazine Archive
How," rejoined Probus, "have you not read the Geneva ordinances, which prescribe what the Genevese are allowed to eat and drink?
From Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle by Hausrath, Adolf
The personal character of the Genevese philosopher was still little known.
From Aspects and Impressions by Gosse, Edmund
M. Bost, a Genevese author, appealed to Victor Hugo for his intervention in the discussion.
From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett
Here is Rocca's indignant speech to Lord Byron, who was abusing the stupidity of the Genevese.
From A Book of Sibyls Miss Barbauld, Miss Edgeworth, Mrs Opie, Miss Austen by Ritchie, Anne Thackeray
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