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Mercian

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Etymology

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From Late Latin Mercius + -an, Latinized from Old English Mierċe.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈməːsɪən/, /ˈməːʃ(ə)n/

Noun

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Mercian (plural Mercians)

  1. (historical) A native or inhabitant of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.

Proper noun

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Mercian

  1. The dialect of Old English spoken in Mercia.

Adjective

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Mercian (not comparable)

  1. Of, from or relating to Mercia.

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