Mercian

noun

Mer·cian ˈmər-sh(ē-)ən

: a native or inhabitant of Mercia

: the Old English dialect of Mercia

Mercian adjective

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Moore stars as Morcar, the son of the Earl of Mercia, one-third of England’s power, and heir to the Mercian Earldom, while Lewis is Margaret, a sheltered young woman from Mercia, who must find her voice in order to survive in an exploitative world. —

Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2024 In addition to being named Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, he was also bestowed the titles of chief of RAF Valley (his old unit from his time in service) and Colonel-in-Chief of The Mercian Regiment. —

Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 Her husband the Prince of Wales was also granted new titles as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps. —

Ollie MacNaughton, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023 In addition, the Prince of Wales is now Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps. —

Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2023