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Offa

American

[aw-fuh, of-uh] / ˈɔ fə, ˈɒf ə /

noun

died 796, king of Mercia 757–96.

OFFA ¹ British

/ ˈɒfə /

acronym

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Offa ² British

/ ˈɒfə /

noun

died 796 _ad , king of Mercia (757–796), who constructed an earthwork ( Offa's Dyke ) between Wales and Mercia

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Images from an AFP photographer in Offa, in neighbouring Kwara state, showed crumbled buildings with roofs caved in and belongings scattered among the wreckage.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

In a surviving letter sent to Offa in 796, Charlemagne discussed trade in commodities as well as political exiles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

The exact location of the monastery ruled by Queen Cynethryth - the widow of the powerful King Offa of Mercia - had long baffled historians.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2021

Still, they protested for about 90 minutes, holding signs that read, “Take Your Knee Offa Our Necks’’ and “Black Lives Matter.’

From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2020

Nearly five hundred years after, in 793, Offa, the King of Mercia, was very much exercised in mind as to the best means of expiating his murder of �thelbert.

From Cathedral Cities of England by Gilbert, George

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