Selkirk

[sel-kurk]

noun

1. Alexander originally Alexander Selcraig, 1676–1721, Scottish sailor marooned on a Pacific island: supposed prototype of Robinson Crusoe.

2. Also called Selkirkshire. a historic county in southeastern Scotland.

Selkirk

/ ˈsɛlˌkɜːk /

noun

1. Alexander. original name Alexander Selcraig. 1676–1721, Scottish sailor, who was marooned on one of the islets of Juan Fernández and is regarded as the prototype of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe

Example Sentences

Mr Owen had moved to Selkirk more than 20 years earlier from Saffron Walden, where he ran his own timber and conservatory companies.

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The closure of the Selkirk's banks and main post office has left the historic market town with only one external cash machine.

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Appearing at Selkirk Sheriff Court, he was given a payback order - meaning he will do supervised work in the community - and a non-harassment order was imposed again.

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Her husband John Hanson, a retired nurse, appeared in private at Selkirk Sheriff Court charged with her murder.

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Hogg admitted shouting and swearing and acting in an abusive manner towards his wife Gillian when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court.

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