Mercia

//ˈmɜːsi.ə// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England. historical
  2. 2
    An alternative name for the Midlands.

Etymology

Latinization of Old English Mierċe (literally “border people”), derived from mearc, whence mark.

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