Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The former and more correct spelling of island.

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  • noun Alternative form of island.
  • noun An island.

Etymologies

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From Middle English iland, yland, from Old English īġland, īeġland ("island"). Cognate with Scots iland, yland ("island"). More at island.

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