Leidenite

English

Etymology

From Leiden +‎ -ite.

Noun

Leidenite (plural Leidenites)

  1. (rare) A native or inhabitant of Leiden, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Leidener
    • 2011 November 17, Charles McGrath, “In the Pilgrims’ Footsteps, Through England and the Netherlands”, in The New York Times‎:
      Another Leidenite, Thomas Blossom, was a passenger on the Speedwell, the Mayflower’s companion vessel, which sprang a leak and had to turn back. He eventually made the journey in 1629, joining the colony at Plymouth, where he became first deacon of the church.
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