Montrealese en · ADJ
Etymology
From Montreal + -ese.
Meanings
- Of or relating to Montreal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more Montrealese | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most Montrealese | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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Montrealese en · NOUN
Etymology
From Montreal + -ese.
Meanings
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(plural, plural-only) Natives or inhabitants of Montreal.
These grievances, however, do not prevent the Montrealese from pressing the heartiest of welcomes on every stranger who comes within their gates. It is enough for them that he is a stranger, and they immediately take him in.
1866, “Cuagnawagha”, in Charles Dickens, editor, All the Year Round, volumes 15-16, page 544: