I. ˈmərsh(ē)ən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Mercia, ancient Anglian kingdom in central England + English -an
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Anglian kingdom of Mercia
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Mercians
2. : of, relating to, or constituting the Old English dialect of Mercia
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
1. : a native or inhabitant of Mercia
2. : the Old English dialect of Mercia