Definition of "Eyetie"

The only danger of gas from the Eyeties was when they breathed garlic on you.

1944, Lawson Glassop, We were the rats

We got out to sea again, but it was not long before the Eyeties were on our track again.

1944, Richard Baxter, Stand by to surface

The Frenchies eat 'em [small birds] and so do the Eyeties.

1977, Roald Dahl, The Swan

D'you think they're Eyeties? Supposed to be great lovers...

1986, Aidan Chambers, Dance on My Grave

'Someone give this girl the bumps! She's getting married. Ah, the good die young. What's his name again? Francesco. An eye-tie? I move for a mistrial.

2012, Zadie Smith, NW