Definitions for Alderney
ˈɔl dər nialder·ney

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Alderneynoun

   The third-largest of the Channel Islands.

2. Alderneynoun

   A type of milk cow from Alderney.

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1. Alderneynoun

   one of a breed of cattle raised in Alderney, one of the Channel Islands. Alderneys are of a dun or tawny color and are often called Jersey cattle. See Jersey, 3

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1. Alderney

   Alderney is the most northerly of the Channel Islands. It is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown dependency. It is 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. The area is 3 square miles, making it the third-largest island of the Channel Islands, and the second largest in the Bailiwick. It is around 10 miles to the west of La Hague on the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy, in France, 20 miles to the north-east of Guernsey and 60 miles from the south coast of Great Britain. It is the closest of the Channel Islands to both France and the United Kingdom. It is separated from Cap de la Hague by the dangerous Race of Alderney. The island has a population of only 2,091 people and they are traditionally nicknamed vaques after the cows, or else lapins after the many rabbits seen in the island. Formally, they are known as Ridunians, from the Latin Riduna. The only parish of Alderney is the parish of St Anne, which covers the whole island. The main town, St Anne, is referred to as 'St Anne's'. It features an imposing church and an unevenly cobbled high street. There is a primary school, a secondary school and a post office, and hotels, restaurants, banks and shops. Other settlements include Braye, Crabby, Longis, Mannez and Newtown.

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1. alderney

   Alderney a milk cow from an island in the English Channel, to the northeast of Guernsey. It is the third largest of the Channel Islands. Alderneys are of a dun or tawny color and are often called Jersey cattle

   The Dairymaid she curtsied, And went and told the Alderney: "Don't forget the butter for the Royal slice of bread." The Alderney said sleepily: "You'd better tell His Majesty That many people nowadays Like marmalade instead." From The King's Breakfast by A.A.Milne

   
   

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Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alderney

   In French Aurigny, from the Latin Aurinia, Isle of Light.

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Neerja

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Alderney in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Alderney in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alderney
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alderney
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Alderney
4. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Alderney