Merse

¹

/ mɛrs; mɜːs /

noun

1. the Merse
   a fertile lowland area of SE Scotland, in Scottish Borders, north of the Tweed

merse

²

/ mɛrs; mɜːs /

noun

1. low level ground by a river or shore, often alluvial and fertile
2. a marsh

Word History and Origins

Origin of Merse¹

Old English merse marsh

Example Sentences

Koh persuaded Okigbo and another longtime friend, Merse Dikanda, to accompany him.

From New York Times

Merse had played with Ugo at Aston Villa and he was rushed on to Sky Sports News.

From The Guardian

He escorts them to King Merse II, at least partly hoping to be awarded the coveted Order of the Brazen Nutmeg.

From Washington Post

Merse Dikanda was also found guilty of murder and jailed for at least 22 years, and Jonathan Okigbo was given a 14-year sentence for manslaughter.

From BBC

Koh was found guilty of murder, along with Merse Dikanda, 24.

From BBC