Mercian

[ mur-shee-uhn, -shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Mercian

/ ˈmɜːʃɪən /

the dialect of Old and Middle English spoken in the Midlands of England south of the River Humber
See Northumbrian, Anglian
a native or inhabitant of Mercia See also Anglian Northumbrian

Origin of Mercian¹

First recorded in 1505–15; Merci(a) + -an

The West Saxon shilling seems originally to have been identical with the Mercian, but later it contained five pence.

The Warwickshire talk is broader, and has characteristics which it shares with other Mercian districts.

Penda remained its rallying point; and the long reign of the Mercian king was in fact one continuous battle with the Cross.

If we look at the Mercian pedigree we find that almost half the ladies connected with it have that element thryth in their names.

Also probably the name Eawa, in the genealogy of the Mercian kings.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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