low level ground by a river or shore, often alluvial and fertile
a marsh
Old English merse marsh
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A diversion is in place but people living in the Merse area, on the western side of the River Dee, now face a six-mile drive on country roads to get into the town centre.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025
Koh persuaded Okigbo and another longtime friend, Merse Dikanda, to accompany him.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2021
Merse had played with Ugo at Aston Villa and he was rushed on to Sky Sports News.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 31, 2020
Mr Koh was joined by Merse Dikanda and Jonathan Okigbo, both 24, and Mr Uzoka recruited is flatmate Adrian Harper, the court was told.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2018
Ref. the dissent of the Brethren in the Provincial of Merse and Tiviotdale to the said visitation, Ib.
From The Acts Of The General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland by Church of Scotland. General Assembly
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