Northumbrian
of or relating to Northumbria, Northumberland, or the inhabitants or dialect of either.
a native or inhabitant of Northumbria or Northumberland.
the English dialect of Northumbria or Northumberland.
Origin of Northumbrian
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How to use Northumbrian in a sentence
A Northumbrian pointer showed a still more wonderful instance of the same sagacity.
The Animal Story Book | VariousFirm in his pele tower of ancient superiority, he is still convinced of the superiority of all things Northumbrian.
Tales of Northumbria | Howard PeaseJust below Alston we once more set foot on Northumbrian soil.
In the eighth century Alcuin, the Northumbrian, quotes Ingeld as the typical hero of song.
Beowulf | R. W. ChambersNow the very ancient Northumbrian pedigree also goes up, by a different route, to "Beldg," and gives him Woden for a father.
Beowulf | R. W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for Northumbrian
/ (nɔːˈθʌmbrɪən) /
of or relating to the English county of Northumberland, its inhabitants, or their dialect of English
of or relating to ancient Northumbria, its inhabitants, or their dialect
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