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northumbrian

Speech parts

1. northumbrian - Noun

2. northumbrian - Adjective

3. Northumbrian - Proper noun

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Northumberland in England.

A native or inhabitant of Northumberland.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Anglo-Saxon Chronicle MS D, 948, but the Historia Regum gives 950 The Historia Regum suggests that the threat of an independent Northumbrian king had come to an end in 952, when earls finally took over the helm. Source: Internet

Bennett Campaigns of the Norman Conquest pp. 49–50 In 1069 William faced more troubles from Northumbrian rebels, an invading Danish fleet, and rebellions in the south and west of England. Source: Internet

Cuthbert came from the Bernicia part of the new Northumbrian kingdom, which was finally united in 634 around the time of his birth. Source: Internet

Anyway, battle put the princes' lives at risk, as is demonstrated by the Northumbrian and Mercian overlordships brought to an end by a defeat in the field. Source: Internet

Edwin of Northumbria probably held dominance over much of Britain, though Bede's Northumbrian bias should be kept in mind. Source: Internet

English versions James Tissot – The Lord's Prayer (Le Pater Noster) – Brooklyn Museum There are several different English translations of the Lord's Prayer from Greek or Latin, beginning around AD 650 with the Northumbrian translation. Source: Internet

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