Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at London, -er 1
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The 25-year-old Londoner took a few months out to work on her physical and mental health, and she has been playing a run of intimate gigs since re-emerging at the Grammy Awards in February.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
"Yeah, we need to go full beans," concludes Londoner Sam Watkinson.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
"I am very focused, very dialled in," added Dubois as the attention soon turned to the Londoner walking out of two interviews earlier this week after feeling he was being mocked.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The Londoner went free and detectives left empty-handed.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
"My boy, I believe you're turning into a Londoner."
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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