caledonian
caledonian — adjective
- caledonianpositive
- more caledoniancomparative
- most caledoniansuperlative
1. relating to Scotland, especially in formal, historical, or literary use
relating to Scotland, especially in formal, historical, or literary use
Jude bought a Caledonian history book before visiting Edinburgh.
formal adjective for Scottish things
Lakshmi compared Caledonian myths with Roman stories in her essay.
The guide described the village feast as a Caledonian tradition.
A museum show looked at Caledonian history through maps, songs, and tools.
用法筆記
Seen mostly in history, literature, and fixed names. In ordinary modern conversation, Scottish is usually the more natural adjective.
常見錯誤
caledonian — noun
1. a person from Scotland, especially as described in historical or literary writin
a person from Scotland, especially as described in historical or literary writing
The Roman writer described each Caledonian as a fierce hill fighter.
historical noun for a person from Scotland
In the poem, one Caledonian returns home across the rainy moors.
A guidebook says the young Caledonian traded wool, salt, and cattle.
At the museum, a carved shield showed how a Caledonian dressed for war.
用法筆記
Usually found in history, poetry, or older formal prose. For everyday talk about a modern person, Scottish person or Scot is much more common.
常見錯誤
2. a dance for four couples moving in a set, similar to a quadrille
a dance for four couples moving in a set, similar to a quadrille
The band played faster as the dancers formed lines for the Caledonian.
dance-name noun after for
At the village hall, eight guests learned the steps of a Caledonian.
The teacher counted aloud before the class turned together in the Caledonian.
After supper, the wedding party ended with one lively Caledonian.
- quadrille
a similar dance for four couples, but not exactly the same pattern
用法筆記
Usually follows verbs such as dance, learn, or end with. Distinguish from noun/1, where Caledonian means a person from Scotland.