The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lancasterian \Lan`cas*te"ri*an\, prop. a. Of or pertaining to the monitorial system of instruction followed by Joseph Lancaster, of England, in which advanced pupils in a school teach pupils below them.
Usage examples of "lancasterian".
Of these the Lancasterian School for girls was his favorite, and the deep and steady interest which he manifested for the improvement of the children, as well as the peculiar talent which he evinced for attracting and developing the youthful mind, are shown in an affectionate tribute to his memory by the late mistress of the school:-- For many years he was a visitor at our Lancasterian School, where it was his delight to impart knowledge to a numerous class of girls.
The loyaly of the Lancasterians might be unimpeachable, but their amusement at the proclamation was equally beyond question.
Loyal Lancasterians were within, doing honor to the royal message of that day by observing the spirit while violating the letter of it.