Northumbrian
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Northumbria + -an.
Proper noun
[edit]Northumbrian
- The dialect spoken by Northumbrians.
- (historical) The variety of English spoken in Northumbria before the Conquest.
Noun
[edit]Northumbrian (plural Northumbrians)
- An inhabitant of North East England; or specifically Northumberland.
Adjective
[edit]Northumbrian (comparative more Northumbrian, superlative most Northumbrian)
- Of, from, or relating to Northumbria or its inhabitants.
- Of, from, or relating to Northumberland or its inhabitants.
- 2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 75:
- 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.
Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]An Adjective.
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