Lothian

[ loh-th ee-uh n ]

/ ˈloʊ ði ən /

noun

a region in E Scotland. 700 sq. mi. (1813 sq. km).

Definition for lothian (2 of 2)

Lothians

[ loh-th ee-uh nz ]

/ ˈloʊ ði ənz /

plural noun

The, three former counties in SW Scotland: East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian.

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Examples from the Web for lothian

There was a sneer in Lothian's voice which the other was quite quick to hear and to resent.
The Drunkard|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
Lothian plunged his hand into his breast pocket and withdrew a flat flask of silver.
The Drunkard|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
As the car sped on, the careful cultivation that marks the Lothian levels became less evident.
Johnstone of the Border|Harold Bindloss
And if she had known of Lothian's pity she would have resented it bitterly.
The Drunkard|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull

"Now be here by seven sharp to-morrow, Tumpany," Lothian said, still in his quiet level voice.
The Drunkard|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull

British Dictionary definitions for lothian

Lothians

/ (ˈləʊðɪənz) /

pl n

the Lothians three historic counties of SE central Scotland (now council areas): East Lothian, West Lothian, and Midlothian (including Edinburgh)

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