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- adjective Alternative form of
Hebridean . - noun Alternative form of
Hebridean .
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Examples
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Soon after I was told by a gentleman, who is generally acknowledged the greatest master of Hebridian antiquities, that there had indeed once been both Bards and Senachies; and that
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The Lord Chancellor [Thurlow] told me he had read every word of my Hebridian Journal; 'he could not help it; adding,' could you give a rule how to write a book that a man must read?
Life Of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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Soon after I was told by a gentleman, who is generally acknowledged the greatest master of Hebridian antiquities, that there had, indeed, once been both bards and senachies; and that senachi signified the man of talk, or of conversation; but that neither bard nor senachi had existed for some centuries. '
Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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Soon after I was told by a gentleman, who is generally acknowledged the greatest master of Hebridian antiquities, that there had indeed once been both Bards and Senachies; and that Senachi signified 'the man of talk,' or of conversation; but that neither Bard nor Senachi had existed for some centuries.
Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland Samuel Johnson 1746
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The security guard asked to open her bag, though since when Al Qaida have been recruiting elderly Hebridian Presbyterian ladies might be a question that ocurred.
The Guardian World News David Learmount 2010
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Banker abandons Hebridian exile after success in quitting smoking Car leasing
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King Haco accordingly sent Sigurd the Hebridian, with some fast-sailing vessels, to examine on what terms the Irish invited him thither.
The Norwegian account of Haco's expedition against Scotland, A.D. MCCLXIII. 1214-1284 Sturla ����r��arson 1249
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He also ordered five ships for Bute; these were under the command of Erlend Red, Andrew Nicolson, Simon Stutt, Ivar Ungi Eyfari, and Gutthorm the Hebridian, each in his own ship.
The Norwegian account of Haco's expedition against Scotland, A.D. MCCLXIII. 1214-1284 Sturla ����r��arson 1249
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The Hebridian Princes considered this involuntary homage, as, at least, implying protection: and, when that was not afforded, they thought themselves justified in forming new connexions more conducive to their safety.
The Norwegian account of Haco's expedition against Scotland, A.D. MCCLXIII. 1214-1284 Sturla ����r��arson 1249
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