Northumbrian

adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An inhabitant of North East England; or specifically Northumberland.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, from, or relating to Northumbria or its inhabitants.
  2. 2
    Of, from, or relating to Northumberland or its inhabitants.

    "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."

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

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From Northumbria + -an.

Related phrases

north east england

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