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Selkirk

Selkirk Meaning & Definition
Selkirk Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Selkirk?

[n] Sottish sailor who was put ashore on a deserted island off the coast of Chile for five years (providing the basis for Daniel Defoe's novel about Robinson Crusoe) (1676-1721)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Selkirk: Alexander Selcraig | Alexander Selkirk | Selcraig

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See Also | crewman | sailor

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