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
nounDefinition 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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The first known use of Northumbrian was in 1531
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