Janner

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See also: Jänner

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Derived from Cousin Jan (the Devonian form of John). See Janner for further explanation.

Noun[edit]

Janner (plural Janners)

  1. (British, dated, slang) An English person born within ten miles of the sea.
  2. (British, slang) Someone from Plymouth.
  3. (British, dated, slang) Member of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment.

Proper noun[edit]

Janner

  1. (British, slang) The accent and colloquialisms of such people used by the people of Plymouth.

Adjective[edit]

Janner (not comparable)

  1. (British, slang, sometimes derogatory) Describing Plymouth's lower classes.

References[edit]

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