I. (ˈ)nȯ(r)|thəmbrēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: northumber + -an
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Northumbria
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Northumbria
c. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Old English dialect of Northumbria
2.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Northumberland
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Northumberland
c. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the modern English dialect of Northumberland
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Northumbria
2. : a native or inhabitant of Northumberland
3.
a. : the Old English dialect of Northumbria
b. : the modern English dialect of Northumberland