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Sel•kirk
Pronunciation: (sel'kûrk), [key]—
n.
1. Alexander (originally
Alexander Selcraig), 1676–1721, Scottish sailor marooned on a Pacific island: supposed prototype of Robinson Crusoe.
2. Also called
Sel•kirk•shire Pronunciation: (sel'kûrk-shēr", -shur). [key]a historic county in SE Scotland.
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