1. orcadian - Noun
2. orcadian - Adjective
Of or pertaining to the Orkney Islands.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAn Orcadian is a native of Orkney, a term that reflects a strongly held identity with a tradition of understatement. Source: Internet
Further royal expeditions were required in 1197 and 1202 to fully neutralise the Orcadian threat. Source: Internet
Ritchie notes the presence of an Orcadian ruler at the court of a Pictish high king at Inverness in 565 AD. Source: Internet
Due to the rarity of surviving pre-Norse elements in Orcadian placenames, this theory does not enjoy much support. Source: Internet
The harsh climate of Orkney and the Orcadian reputation for sobriety and their boat handling skills made them ideal candidates for the rigours of the Canadian north. Source: Internet
The Orcadian word most frequently encountered by visitors is peedie, meaning small, which may be derived from the French petit. Source: Internet