Vectis

See also: vectis

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Vectis.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈvɛk.tɪs/

Proper noun

Vectis

1. the Isle of Wight
2. A locality in the Rural City of Horsham, western Victoria, Australia.

Usage notes

The name is used principally in the names of organisations, e.g. the main bus company on the Island Southern Vectis, and in the context of Roman and Romano-British era history.

Derived terms

• vectensis
• Vectisian

Anagrams

• civets, evicts