Capernoitie

/ˌkeɪpərˈnɔɪti/ noun

Definition

An archaic or historical term for a person from Capernaum or someone who practices customs associated with that region.

Etymology

From Capernaum with the suffix -ie, an old diminutive or agent suffix used in Middle English and Early Modern English to denote a person or inhabitant. Similar to -ie in 'brownie' or 'collie.'

Kelly Says

This word belongs to a whole family of lost English denominals—names for people from places that are as historically rich as archaeology itself.

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