I. adjective
also shan·de·ian ˈshandēən, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ; or shan·dy·an ˈshandēən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: shandean, shandyan from Tristram Shandy (1760-67), novel by Laurence Sterne died 1768 British novelist + English -an; shandeian irregular from Tristram Shandy + English -an
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne
II. noun
also shandeian “ ; or shandyan “
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: one who has the spirit of Tristram Shandy