Northumbrian
[ nawr-thuhm-bree-uhn ]
/ nɔrˈθʌm bri ən /
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adjective
of or relating to Northumbria, Northumberland, or the inhabitants or dialect of either.
noun
a native or inhabitant of Northumbria or Northumberland.
the English dialect of Northumbria or Northumberland.
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Origin of Northumbrian
First recorded in 1615–25; Northumbri(a) + -an
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British Dictionary definitions for Northumbrian
Northumbrian
/ (nɔːˈθʌmbrɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to the English county of Northumberland, its inhabitants, or their dialect of English
of or relating to ancient Northumbria, its inhabitants, or their dialect
noun
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