Northumbrian

adjective

North·um·bri·an | \ nȯr-ˈthəm-brē-ən

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Definition of Northumbrian

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

Northumbrian

noun

Definition of Northumbrian (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a native or inhabitant of ancient Northumbria

2 : a native or inhabitant of Northumberland

3a : the Old English dialect of Northumbria

b : the Modern English dialect of Northumberland

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