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Sherlockian

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Synonyms: Holmesian
See also: Baker Street Irregulars, Fandom Nickname
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(n.) classic term for a fan of Sherlock Holmes. Dates to 1903?[1] Media fans and recent converts are less likely to use this term.

(adj.) related to Sherlock Holmes or its fandom.

According to various unconfirmed reports, "Sherlockian" may be more common in North America, and "Holmesian" more common in Britain.[2] However, following the popularity of the BBC show Sherlock, "Sherlockian" may have taken on a more specific meaning since 2010.[3]

References

  1. ^ The earliest Sherlockian quote listed on the "Sherlock" entry in Oxford English Dictionary Online is for 1903. See also [1]
  2. ^ See this discussion
  3. ^ Alistair Duncan. Sherlockian or Holmesian - What do these terms mean now?. Blog post 19 June 2012.