wilkinsonite

noun — 2 senses

wilkinsonite

nounalso spelled Wilkinsonite

Etymology From Wilkinson + -ite.

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A triclinic-pinacoidal black mineral containing iron, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.

Wilkinsonite

noun

Etymology From Wilkinson + -ite.

1

Uncommon Synonym of Wilkinsonian (“supporter of someone named Wilkinson”).

  • But the solicitor calmed her by degrees, and so litigation began. There were a good many preliminary skirmishes. Topham society got wind of what was goin on, and divided itself with much fervour into Macphersonites and Wilkinsonites.1903, The Royal Magazine, page 444:
  • After all, we are a strange people. The established church won the battle with the reformed congregation in Pomfret, but only because its pastor had an unquenchable thirst and no discretion. It kept the Rogerenes and the Wilkinsonites from ...1945, Clarence Mertoun Webster, Town Meeting Country:
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  • Since then the old jealous attitude of the Wilkinsonites is very marked and I almost wonder if Sharp is happy that I have been so successful, for I have some splendid classes here & offers of more.1990, Folk Music Journal:

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