Cestrian

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adjective

Ces·​tri·​an

ˈsestrēən

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Chester or Cheshire, England

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Chester or Cheshire

Cestrian

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noun

"

plural -s

: a native or resident of Chester or Cheshire, England

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Old English Cester, Ceaster Chester + English -ian

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