Meanings
plural Leidenites
- rareA native or inhabitant of Leiden, Netherlands.
Another Leidenite, Thomas Blossom, was a passenger on the Speedwell, the Mayflower’s companion vessel, which sprang a leak and had to turn back. He eventually made the journey in 1629, joining the colony at Plymouth, where he became first deacon of the church.
2011 November 17, Charles McGrath, “In the Pilgrims’ Footsteps, Through England and the Netherlands”, in The New York TimesSynonyms: Leidener
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA native or inhabitant of Leiden, Netherlands.
Origin
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