Borderer (Noun)
Meaning
An inhabitant of a border area (especially the border between Scotland and England).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The borderer was known for his fierce loyalty and bravery in battles along the Anglo-Scottish border.
- Historians have studied the lives of 16th-century borderers to better understand the complexities of their unique culture.
- A borderer by birth, the poet drew inspiration from the rolling hills and rugged landscapes of his native Northumberland.
- The borderer's farmhouse stood tall and proud, its stone walls weathered from centuries of facing harsh northern winds.
- In his novel, the author portrayed the 17th-century borderer as a fiercely independent and resourceful individual.