Offa

American  

[aw-fuh, of-uh] / ˈɔ fə, ˈɒf ə /

noun

1. died 796, king of Mercia 757–96.

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OFFA ¹ British  

/ ˈɒfə /

acronym

1. Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals

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Offa ² British  

/ ˈɒfə /

noun

1. died 796 _ad , king of Mercia (757–796), who constructed an earthwork ( Offa's Dyke ) between Wales and Mercia

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Example Sentences

Images from an AFP photographer in Offa, in neighbouring Kwara state, showed crumbled buildings with roofs caved in and belongings scattered among the wreckage.

From Barron's

"Debris from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State," Idris said, adding that no civilians were injured.

From Barron's

On the way out of the theater, as James Brown’s “Get Up Offa That Thing” played over the end credits, I remembered what it was like seeing the movie for the first time when I was a kid.

From Salon

Naismith said: "There was a lot of communication and tension between Charlemagne and Offa. Offa wasn't in the same league, his kingdom was much smaller, he had less power over it, and he certainly didn't have as much silver. But he remained one of Europe's most powerful figures who was outside of Charlemagne's control. So they maintained a pretence of equality. Our findings add to a dynamic that England and France have had for a very long time."

From Science Daily

The findings give new context to Charlemagne's delicate diplomatic relations with King Offa of Mercia in England.

From Science Daily