Lawrencian

adjective

Law·​ren·​cian

variants or Lawrentian

(ˈ)lȯ¦renchən,

(ˈ)lä¦-

: of, relating to, or befitting the writings of D. H. Lawrence

has an affair with a Lawrencian foreman who has been dismissed from his employment

—Times Literary Supplement

Word History

Etymology

lawrencian from D. H. Lawrence †1930 English novelist + English -ian; lawrentian alteration (influenced by laurentian) of lawrencian

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