oppidan
Speech parts
1. oppidan - Noun
2. oppidan - Adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a town.
An inhabitant of a town.
A student of Eton College, England, who is not a King's scholar, and who boards in a private family.
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McConnell, p.177 Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations.
The Oppidan, founded in 1828, was published once a Half; it covered all sport in Eton and some professional events as well, but no longer exists.
Within the school, an Oppidan Scholar is entitled to use the letters OS after his name.