Janner

See also: Jänner

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Janner (plural Janners)

  1. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) (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

Janner

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

Adjective

Janner (not comparable)

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

References

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