"Thomasian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Thomasian [comparative], most Thomasian [superlative]
Etymology: Thomas + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Thomas|ian}} Thomas + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Thomasian (comparative more Thomasian, superlative most Thomasian)
  1. Of or pertaining to Dylan Thomas (1914–1953), Welsh poet and writer.

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