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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

Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals

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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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"Debris from expended munitions fell in Jabo, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and in Offa, Kwara State," Idris said, adding that no civilians were injured.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

The findings give new context to Charlemagne's delicate diplomatic relations with King Offa of Mercia in England.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

Offa council clerk Karen Benfield said Mr Rogers approached the community council and the idea took off in March 2020.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2022

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

This was destroyed during the wars of the Heptarchy, and on its site a college of secular canons was founded, in 775, by Offa, King of Mercia.

From Cathedral Cities of England by Gilbert, George

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