Harleian

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adjective

Relating to Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford (1661–1724), and his son, Edward Harley, especially in reference to the library of books and manuscripts they collected.

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Meanings

adjectiveHarleian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableRelating to Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford (1661–1724), and his son, Edward Harley, especially in reference to the library of books and manuscripts they collected.
  2. not comparableOf or relating to anybody with the surname of Harley.

Origin

From Harley + -an.

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APA

Harleian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Harleian

MLA

“Harleian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Harleian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Harleian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Harleian.

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