Harrovian
Americanadjective
noun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Harrovian
1860–65; < New Latin Harrovi ( a ) Harrow + -an
Example Sentences
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Last week the police hauled into court Old Etonian Nicolas Boord, 22, a company director, Old Harrovian Peter Scaramanga, 25, described as a horse dealer, and Old Harrovian Peter Sterry, 29, also a company director.
From Time Magazine Archive
I believe," said he, "that every one of your Lordships would say 'a Harrow boy,' but would also speak of 'an Harrovian.'
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Sir H. Walter Gilbey, Bart., famed horseman and gin distiller, is a Harrovian, but he too has his principles.
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With Old Harrovian Winston Churchill back in power, His Majesty's ministers now boast 21 old Eton, Harrow or Winchester men; 27 Oxon. or Cantab.
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We want you to contribute to The Harrovian.
From Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography by Russell, George William Erskine
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