Maxonian

Pronunciation: /mæksˈnəʊ.ni.ən/

The English word “Maxonian” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire.

noun

A native or inhabitant of Macclesfield.

Etymology

Coined to identify a group of alumni of King's School, Macclesfield, at Oxford University as a blend of Macclesfield + Oxonian, which was then applied to residents of the town in general.

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