Selcraig

Selcraig
noun
Scottish 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)
Instance Hypernyms: ↑sailor, ↑crewman

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  • Alexander Selkirk — Alexander Selkirk, born Alexander Selcraig (1676 ndash; 13 December 1721), was a Scottish sailor who spent four years as a castaway on an uninhabited island.It is probable that his travails provided the inspiration for Daniel Defoe s novel… …   Wikipedia

  • Alexander Selkirk — noun Scottish 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) • Syn: ↑Selkirk, ↑Selcraig, ↑Alexander Selcraig • Instance… …   Useful english dictionary

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