Offa
noun
died 796, king of Mercia 757–96.
Offa
American
[aw-fuh, of-uh]
/ ˈɔ fə, ˈɒf ə /
noun
OFFA
1
British
/ ˈɒfə /
acronym
Offa
2
British
/ ˈɒfə /
noun
Example Sentences
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Mr. Naismith deals with the evidence thoroughly, but in the absence of a narrative source, we are left with little idea of Offa as a person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
We don’t know when or where Offa was born.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"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 ● Dec. 26, 2025
The findings give new context to Charlemagne's delicate diplomatic relations with King Offa of Mercia in England.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024
Long, too, had the Saxons to battle before they could make good their footing on the Silurian side—as witness the Dyke of Offa.
From Gwen Wynn by Mayne Reid
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