Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun One who is born under the sign of Cancer.

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  • adjective astrology Of or pertaining to the astrological sign of Cancer.
  • noun astrology A person born under the astrological sign of Cancer.

Etymologies

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Cancer +‎ -ian; from Latin Cancriana, from Cancer + -iana

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Examples

  • After the sweat drenched Cancerian hands over a cheque for a nominal sum, after they wring out their underwear, they realize that their years of worry were for nought.

    Astrology and Income Tax Evasion 2008

  • Only then, after the Cancerian gains some experience at this method, do they tumble upon the art and antiques techniques.

    Astrology and Income Tax Evasion 2008

  • No Cancerian would agree with this, but then, everyone is having too good a time to ask.

    Astrology and the Kitchen 2008

  • When the tax department shows up, wondering about the written off Ming vase or the broken silver spoon, the Cancerian starts to sweat.

    Astrology and Income Tax Evasion 2008

  • Unlike the fascist Cancerian, the Aquarian seeks relief in utopian day dreaming.

    Astrology and Traffic Tie-ups 2007

  • She's a fellow Cancerian, a fellow writer, someone intrigued by science, and just really cool!

    Archive 2009-02-01 WENDEE HOLTCAMP 2009

  • She's a fellow Cancerian, a fellow writer, someone intrigued by science, and just really cool!

    Liz Gilbert on Creative Genius WENDEE HOLTCAMP 2009

  • Unlike the fascist Cancerian, the Aquarian seeks relief in utopian day dreaming.

    Archive 2007-11-01 2007

  • The moon with all its waxing and waning will usually have its way with a Cancerian soul.

    Embracing Your Big Fat Ass Laura Banks 2008

  • The moon with all its waxing and waning will usually have its way with a Cancerian soul.

    Embracing Your Big Fat Ass Laura Banks 2008

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