Definition of Northumbrian
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Northumbria, its people, or its language
2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of Northumberland, its people, or its language
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1602
First Known Use of northumbrian
1602
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Northumbrian
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North·um·bri·an
Definition of Northumbrian
1 : a native or inhabitant of ancient Northumbria
2 : a native or inhabitant of Northumberland
3a : the Old English dialect of Northumbriab : the Modern English dialect of Northumberland
1531
First Known Use of northumbrian
1531
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