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Definition of Pompeyite in English:

Pompeyite

noun

  • 1rare

    =Pompeian

  • 2British slang A sailor from Portsmouth; a native or inhabitant of Portsmouth; a supporter of Portsmouth Football Club.

Origin

Late 19th century. From the name of Pompey + -ite.

Pronunciation

Pompeyite

/ˈpɒmpɪʌɪt/