merse
1 Britishnoun
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low level ground by a river or shore, often alluvial and fertile
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a marsh
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of merse
Old English merse marsh
Example Sentences
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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
Koh persuaded Okigbo and another longtime friend, Merse Dikanda, to accompany him.
From New York Times
Merse had played with Ugo at Aston Villa and he was rushed on to Sky Sports News.
From The Guardian
He escorts them to King Merse II, at least partly hoping to be awarded the coveted Order of the Brazen Nutmeg.
From Washington Post
Merse Dikanda was also found guilty of murder and jailed for at least 22 years, and Jonathan Okigbo was given a 14-year sentence for manslaughter.
From BBC
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