Southumbrian

1 of 2

noun

South·​um·​bri·​an

(ˈ)sau̇¦thəmbrēən

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Northern Mercia

Southumbrian

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or relating to the northern part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, south of Northumbria

Word History

Etymology

Noun

south entry 2 + -umbrian (as in northumbrian)

First Known Use

Noun

1725, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1819, in the meaning defined above

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