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1Northumbrian
adjective North·um·bri·an \nȯr-ˈthəm-brē-ən\
Definition of NORTHUMBRIAN
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
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First Known Use of NORTHUMBRIAN
1602
2Northumbrian
noun
Definition of NORTHUMBRIAN
1
: a native or inhabitant of ancient Northumbria
2
: a native or inhabitant of Northumberland
3
a : the Old English dialect of Northumbria b : the Modern English dialect of Northumberland
First Known Use of NORTHUMBRIAN
1611
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