Pinkertonian en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌpɪŋkəˈtəʊ.ni.ən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɪŋkɚˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Pinkerton + -ian.
Meanings
- Of or relating to the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more Pinkertonian | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most Pinkertonian | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |