Etymology

Old Perlican

Old Per·li·can

Today it means: A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

Likely derived from a corruption of pelican. The settlement may have been named after a ship. The element old was added to distinguish the town from New Perlican.

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