n. [ L. peninsula or paeninsula; paene almost + insula an island. See Isle. ] A portion of land nearly surrounded by water, and connected with a larger body by a neck, or isthmus. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. péninsulaire. ] Of or pertaining to a peninsula;
. Florida; -- a nickname. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
v. t.
South River . . . peninsulates Castle Hill farm. W. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]