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Mercia
MUR-see-uh
Mercia (name) means an ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom that occupied the Midlands of England. Example: “Mercia was one of the most powerful kingdoms of early medieval England.”
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An ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom that occupied the Midlands of England.
"Mercia was one of the most powerful kingdoms of early medieval England."
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Etymology
A Latinisation of Old English Mierċe (literally “border people”), derived from mearc, the source of mark.
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What does “Mercia” mean?
The word “Mercia” means an ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom that occupied the Midlands of England.
How do you pronounce “Mercia”?
“Mercia” is pronounced MUR-see-uh (/ˈmɝsi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mercia” in a sentence?
Here is “Mercia” used in a sentence: “Mercia was one of the most powerful kingdoms of early medieval England.”
What part of speech is “Mercia”?
“Mercia” is a name.
