NORTHUMBRIAN


Meaning of NORTHUMBRIAN in English

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

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