North Britain

English

Proper noun

North Britain

1. The north part of Britain, formerly specifically (now historical) Scotland. [from 17th c.]
   • 2012, Jerry White, London in the Eighteenth Century, Bodley Head, published 2017, page 18:

     Scottish clients in London commissioned projects from Gibbs in both the metropolis and North Britain.

Derived terms

• North Briton

See also

• South Britain
• Great Britain