Bluenose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bluenose is a noun meaning (informal) A prude.
Meaning
(informal) A prude.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) Used among Roman Catholics for a Protestant (specifically Puritan).
- (US, naval slang) A person who has crossed the Arctic Circle.
- (US, Australia) A trout cod (Maccullochella macquariensis)
- (slang) A native or inhabitant of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- (slang) A variety of potato from Nova Scotia, Canada.
- (slang) A follower of Everton Football Club.
- (slang) A follower of Birmingham City Football Club.
Example Sentences
That summer the Clipper detoured north on its way to Norway so that cadets could be initiated as bluenoses. She passed between the Shetland and Orkney islands on her way to cross the Arctic Circle at Greenwich.
Word Forms
- bluenoses
Synonyms for bluenose
Depending on context, synonyms include Prod.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prude, bluenoser, bluebottle, bluenette, blue-baller, basbleu.
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