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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"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
In a surviving letter sent to Offa in 796, Charlemagne discussed trade in commodities as well as political exiles.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
Still, they protested for about 90 minutes, holding signs that read, “Take Your Knee Offa Our Necks’’ and “Black Lives Matter.’
From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2020
Her collaboration with The Decemberists, Offa Rex, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2017.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2018
Offa died in 796, and immediately a stir was made to restore Canterbury to its old dignity.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by Clifton, A. B.
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