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north·um·bri·an I. \(ˈ)nȯ(r)|thəmbrēən\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: northumber + -an 1. a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Northumbria b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Northumbria c. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Old English dialect of Northumbria 2. a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Northumberland b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Northumberland c. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the modern English dialect of Northumberland II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized 1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Northumbria 2. : a native or inhabitant of Northumberland 3. a. : the Old English dialect of Northumbria b. : the modern English dialect of Northumberland |