Northumbrian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Northumbria +‎ -an

Proper noun[edit]

Northumbrian

  1. The dialect spoken by Northumbrians.
  2. (historical) The variety of English spoken in Northumbria before the Conquest.

Noun[edit]

Northumbrian (plural Northumbrians)

  1. An inhabitant of North East England; or specifically Northumberland.

Adjective[edit]

Northumbrian (comparative more Northumbrian, superlative most Northumbrian)

  1. Of, from, or relating to Northumbria or its inhabitants.
  2. Of, from, or relating to Northumberland or its inhabitants.
    • 2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 75:
      The line along the Northumbrian coast to Berwick and into Scotland is stunning (even on a Voyager!), and the weather is perfect - just sit back, relax, and enjoy the motion picture that plays beyond the window.

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