Island

(iland.) [A. S. eland.] (Geog.) A tract of land surrounded by water-whether fresh or salt,-as distinguished from a mainland or continent. A small island is frequently termed an isle or islet. Island, in Washington Ter., a N.W. co., composed of a cluster of islands lying bet. the mainland and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; area, 700 sq. m.; C. Coupville. Pop. 730. [s. 494]