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Northumbrian en · ADJ

Etymology

From Northumbria + -an.

Meanings

  1. Of, from, or relating to Northumbria or its inhabitants.
  2. Of, from, or relating to Northumberland or its inhabitants.
    • The line along the Northumbrian coast to Berwick and into Scotland is stunning (even on a Voyager!), and the weather is perfect - just sit back, relax, and enjoy the motion picture that plays beyond the window. 2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 75:

Forms

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more Northumbrian Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most Northumbrian Degree=Sup lexicographic

Relateds

Northumberland · Northumbria

Translations (3)

ang Norþanhymbrisċ (An Adjective.) · pl nortumbryjski (An Adjective.) · mr नॉर्थंब्रियन (An Adjective.)

Northumbrian en · NOUN

Etymology

From Northumbria + -an.

Meanings

  1. An inhabitant of North East England; or specifically Northumberland.

Forms

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Northumbrians Number=Plur lexicographic

Northumbrian en · PROPN

Etymology

From Northumbria + -an.

Meanings

  1. The dialect spoken by Northumbrians.
  2. (historical) The variety of English spoken in Northumbria before the Conquest.