Orcadian
Britishnoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Orcadian
from Latin Orcades the Orkney Islands
Example Sentences
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As the case unfolds, so does the reader’s understanding of how Jimmy and his growing family have become intrinsically bonded to the Orcadian people and land, rich with history and customs.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025
"Thousands of people, including local folk, have been able to watch Orcadian history uncovered in real time, and the team at the Ness have provided an absolutely first-class experience over the years," he says.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024
Phillips came out of retirement in his 70s when he saw a new generation of Orcadian farmers, bakers and brewers who were excited about bere, which requires an intricate milling process.
From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022
Rebooting Jurgen after his stay in the ship’s hold, we drove to Highland Park distillery in the market town of Kirkwall, the Orcadian capital.
From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2015
It was propelled by either sail or oars, as either was most convenient, but the Orcadian boatmen never employed the oars when the sail could be used.
From The Pilots of Pomona by Leighton, Robert
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