"Vectisian" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /vɛkˈtiːz.i.ən/ [UK] Forms: more Vectisian [comparative], most Vectisian [superlative]
Etymology: From Vectis + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Vectis|ian}} Vectis + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Vectisian (comparative more Vectisian, superlative most Vectisian)
  1. (rare) Of or pertaining to the Isle of Wight. Tags: rare
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