Someone from Weymouth or further away – not a Portlander.
Kimberlin
KIM-ber-lin
ˈkɪmbərlɪn
Noun
Example Sentences
"He's a kimberlin."
"Kimberlins don't understand Portland."
Etymology & History
Portland Dorset term for anyone not from Portland, especially from Weymouth. Shows strong Portland island identity and insularity. Outsider terminology.
Word Details
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Region
Portland
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Era
1800s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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