Associations to the word «Mercian»

Wiktionary

MERCIAN, noun. (historical) A native or inhabitant of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia.
MERCIAN, noun. The dialect of Old English spoken in Mercia.
MERCIAN, adjective. Of, from or relating to Mercia.

Wise words

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