Mercia
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| a kingdom and earldom of central and S England during the Anglo-Saxon period that reached its height under King Offa (757--96) | |
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Mercia
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
Mercia
Anglo-Saxon kingdom of the Midlands, Latinized from O.E. Mierce "men of the Marches," from mearc (see march (n.)).
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She appears to have been the maternal granddaughter of a king of mercia.
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