Mercia
Americannoun
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an early English kingdom in central Britain.
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a female given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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West Mercia Police said additional crimes had been identified in its investigation across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
As the summer term comes to an end at Newfield School, now part of the Mercia Learning Trust, Wright reflects on the biggest surprises he has encountered with pupils over the academic year.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Parts of the town's Quarry park, the Porthill Bridge and Victoria Avenue were cordoned off as West Mercia Search and Rescue assisted police searches.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
In 787, with the pope’s permission, Offa established the archdiocese of Lichfield in Mercia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
“So? We have ridden since the snows of winter covered this land, through the kingdom of Mercia, through—” Another 500 points.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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