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Southumbrian

noun
South·​um·​bri·​an | \ (ˈ)sau̇¦thəmbrēən\
plural -s

Definition of Southumbrian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a native or inhabitant of Northern Mercia

Southumbrian

adjective
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Definition of Southumbrian (Entry 2 of 2)

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

First Known Use of Southumbrian

Noun

1725, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1819, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Southumbrian

Noun

south entry 2 + -umbrian (as in northumbrian)

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