单词 | Gilbertese |
释义 | Gilbertese, a. and n.|gɪlbəˈtiːz| [f. Gilbert (see below) + -ese.] A. adj. Of or pertaining to the Gilbert Islands in the mid-Pacific. B. n. a. Collectively, the people of the Gilbert Islands; also, one of these people. b. The language of the Gilbert Islands.
1908H. Bingham (title) A Gilbertese-English dictionary. Ibid. Pref., Such Gilbertese as desire to acquire a knowledge of English. Ibid., The spiritual and social uplift of the Gilbertese people. 1945H. Luke From South Seas Diary ix. 101 A South Gilbertese, neither young nor beautiful, but none the less plagued by a jealous husband. Ibid. 112 Mrs Maude is doing valuable work in developing Gilbertese arts and crafts. 1964M. Dickson World Elsewhere v. 195 I've been staying among the Gilbertese who've been settled here. |

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