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GOTHAMITE

\ɡˈɒθɐmˌa͡ɪt], \ɡˈɒθɐmˌa‍ɪt], \ɡ_ˈɒ_θ_ɐ_m_ˌaɪ_t]\

Definitions of GOTHAMITE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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An inhabitant of the city of New York-no connection with the preceding.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A Gothamist; a term sportively applied to the inhabitants of New York.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A man of Gotham, a village in Nottinghamshire, whose habits were noted for their real or supposed simplicity; a simpleton.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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