pepysian

ˈpiːˌpiːzɪən

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Samuel Pepys, a 17th-century English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, famous for his diary.

“The Pepysian Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge, houses a vast collection of rare books and manuscripts.”

2. noun

a person or thing associated with Samuel Pepys.

“The Pepysian manuscripts are highly sought after by historians and collectors alike.”

Synonyms

  • diaristic
  • historical
  • navalistic

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modern