Orkneyman

/ (ˈɔːknɪmən) /

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noun plural -men

a native or inhabitant of Orkney

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Derived forms of Orkneyman

Orkneywoman, noun

Words nearby Orkneyman

Orizaba, Orjonikidze, Orkhon, Orkney, Orkney Islands, Orkneyman, Orlando, Orland Park, orle, Orléanais, Orleanist

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How to use Orkneyman in a sentence

He examined the sack of clay, and questioned Murray and the Orkneyman.
South from Hudson Bay|E. C. [Ethel Claire] Brill
A general roar of laughter followed this repartee, as we all thought the Orkneyman on shore had scored.
From John O'Groats to Land's End|Robert Naylor and John Naylor
Louis and the Orkneyman had laid the mast and oars across the boat and had covered them with the sail and a tarpaulin.
South from Hudson Bay|E. C. [Ethel Claire] Brill
Leaving the handling of the sail to the Orkneyman, Murray remained stolidly silent in the stern.
South from Hudson Bay|E. C. [Ethel Claire] Brill

He felt confident that he could carry it easily enough, and imitated the Orkneyman by starting off at a trot.
South from Hudson Bay|E. C. [Ethel Claire] Brill