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adj
Associated with the Scottish education reformer Andrew Melville (1545–1622).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
In a manner reminiscent of the writings of Herman Melville (1819–1891), especially the character Captain Ahab in Moby-Dick.
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noun
A supporter of Scottish education reformer Andrew Melville (1545–1622).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An admirer or scholar of the works of Herman Melville (1819–1891).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From Melville + -an or -ean.
