Wykehamist

1 of 2

noun

Wyke·​ham·​ist
ˈwikəmə̇st
plural -s
: a student or graduate of Winchester College

Wykehamist

2 of 2

adjective

"
: of or belonging to Winchester College

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin Wykehamista, from William of Wykeham (Wickham) †1404 English prelate and statesman who founded Winchester College + Latin -ista -ist

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“Wykehamist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wykehamist. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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