Glaswegian

1 of 2

noun

Glas·​we·​gian glaˈswēj(ē)ən 

plural -s

: a native or resident of Glasgow, Scotland

Glaswegian

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Glasgow, Scotland

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Glaswegians

Word History

Etymology

Noun

irregular (influence of Galwegian, Norwegian) from Glasgow, city in Scotland + English -ian

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Rhymes for Glaswegian

• collegian
• harijan
• norwegian
• subregion
• legion
• region