Lusatian
noun
a native or inhabitant of Lusatia.
lusatian
British
/ luːˈseɪʃɪən /
adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Lusatia; a Sorb
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the Sorbian language
Etymology
Origin of Lusatian
Example Sentences
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Russian, njemo, indistinct; njemyi, dumb; Slovenian, nĕm, dumb; Bulgarian, nêm, dumb; Polish, njemy, dumb; Lusatian, njemy, dumb.59.Leo,
From Lectures on The Science of Language by Müller, Max
M. Schirach's famous experiment on the supposed conversion of a common worm into a royal one, cannot be too often repeated, though the Lusatian observers have already done it frequently.
From New observations on the natural history of bees by Huber, François
The Upper Lusatian Highlander, turned poet, dreaming at his discretion, amuses himself with converting terror and madness into merriment, and reconciles conflicting elements of invention—with an overpowering harmony?—No.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 346, August, 1844 by Various
He presents himself as the expositor, not only of his native superstitions, but also, zealously, of the Upper Lusatian manners.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 by Various
That longlegged Friesen in the War Office has obtained command of the Lusatian brigade.
From Jena or Sedan? by Beyerlein, Franz
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