Northumberland

[ nawr-thuhm-ber-luh nd ]

/ nɔrˈθʌm bər lənd /

noun

a county in NE England. 1943 sq. mi. (5030 sq. km).

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Examples from the Web for northumberland

Melissa is the youngest daughter of the Duke of Northumberland.
William and Harry Hit Rural Pub For Non-Rager Stag Party|Tom Sykes|April 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The family's estate, Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, doubles as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
William and Harry Hit Rural Pub For Non-Rager Stag Party|Tom Sykes|April 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Another brigade division and the 1st Northumberland Fusiliers were also ordered out from home.
History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4)|Sir Frederick Maurice.
He was set down, that Netherfield, as being of Blyth, Northumberland.
Ravensdene Court|J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher

Mowbray, the next Earl of Northumberland, re-endowed the building.
Northumberland Yesterday and To-day|Jean F. Terry
As the hansom turned up Northumberland Avenue, he caught a side view of the pathetic little face through the window.
Audrey Craven|May Sinclair
One of them was "Uncle," a captain in the Northumberland Fusiliers.
Cavalry of the Clouds|Alan Bott

British Dictionary definitions for northumberland (1 of 2)

Northumberland¹

/ (nɔːˈθʌmbələnd) /

noun

the northernmost county of England, on the North Sea; became a unitary authority in 2009: hilly in the north (the Cheviots) and west (the Pennines), with many Roman remains, notably Hadrian's Wall; shipbuilding, coal mining. Administrative centre: Morpeth. Pop: 310 600 (2007 est). Area: 5032 sq km (1943 sq miles)Abbreviation: Northd

British Dictionary definitions for northumberland (2 of 2)

Northumberland²

/ (nɔːˈθʌmbələnd) /

noun

1st Duke of, title of John Dudley. 1502–53, English statesman and soldier, who governed England (1549–53) during the minority of Edward VI. His attempt (1553) to gain the throne for his daughter-in-law, Lady Jane Grey, led to his execution

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