Not from the Island, a mainland person.
Overner
OH-ver-ner
ˈoʊvərnər
Noun
Example Sentences
"He's an overner."
"Overners don't understand the Island."
Etymology & History
Isle of Wight term for mainland person, someone from over (the water). Shows strong island identity. Extremely common usage. Over plus -ner suffix.
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Isle of Wight
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Era
1800s
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Formality
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