Salopian
Britishnoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Salopian
from Salop , a former name of Shropshire
Example Sentences
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Eat: There are no duds on the menu at the Salopian Inn, but every visit should include an order of perfectly pleated king prawn dumplings swimming in thick, sweet chilli oil.
From The Guardian • Oct. 14, 2020
This year's silver medal went to Oakham Citra, from Peterborough, while the bronze award went to Salopian, Darwin's Origin from Shropshire.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2014
Thou peerless princess of Salopian plains, Envy'd by nymphs, and worshipp'd by the swains— Brazen.
From The Recruiting Officer by Farquhar, George
A life of him was published nearly forty years ago, by that veteran of local and county history, Mr. Charles Hulbert, in the Salopian Magazine.
From Notes and Queries, Number 49, October 5, 1850 by Various
The Severn Valley Railway affords a very interesting approach to the old Salopian capital, by bringing before the traveller its striking features, its singular situation, and its most pleasing aspect.
From Handbook to the Severn Valley Railway Illustrative and Descriptive of Places along the Line from Worcester to Shrewsbury by Randall, John
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