norland

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[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Designating a nurse or nanny trained at Norland College or its precursor, and training given under its auspices. Also absol.: a Norland nurse or nanny.


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Origin:
late 19th century. From the name of the NorlandInstitute (now the Norland College), originally situated at Norland Place in London


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Belonging to the north, that comes from the north.


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Origin:
late 16th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Testaments. Shortened from northland


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A northern region, a land or country in the north; specifically the northern part of Scotland.

- A northerner; a person from the north, especially the north of Scotland. Compare Norlander.


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Testaments. Shortened from northland




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