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  • noun Plural form of Devonian.

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Examples

  • There are English counties where it would perhaps be said of such a woman that she was one in a thousand; but the Devonians are a comely race.

    Afoot in England 1881

  • They use synthetic corks on wines that are not designed for aging -- Tony's Red, probably the Devonians.

    A Trip to Anthony Road Wine Company 2009

  • It's not that Cornish people don't like Devonians or vice versa, it's just that both have their own culture.

    Cornwall-Devon boundary may change 2011

  • If many Devonians believe Reid's actions to be among the most defiantly heroic in their locale since Sir Francis Drake insisted on completing his game of bowls on the Hoe before seeing off the Spanish Armada, others are amazed that the rough-tongued star of BBC's 1998 documentary series Premier Passions is proving to be such a diamond.

    Peter Reid lends a hand as Pilgrims continue to regress 2011

  • The stubborn survival of the Nymet names suggests a remarkable propensity for the old beliefs among generations of free-thinking Devonians.

    Wildwood Roger Deakin 2009

  • The stubborn survival of the Nymet names suggests a remarkable propensity for the old beliefs among generations of free-thinking Devonians.

    Wildwood Roger Deakin 2009

  • This represents fishermen from all over England and is led by two Devonians, Dave Pessell and John Butterwith who runs the North Devon Fishermen's Association.

    Archive 2007-09-01 Richard 2007

  • This represents fishermen from all over England and is led by two Devonians, Dave Pessell and John Butterwith who runs the North Devon Fishermen's Association.

    In the national interest Richard 2007

  • Princetown, and excite in the hearts of the Devonians of these parts a strong affection for the Dartmoor prison.

    He Knew He Was Right 2004

  • Devonians must have felt some grudging at such an act.

    The Cornwall Coast

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