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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Northumbrian, n. [e.m.E., as adj. (1622), mod. Eng., as n. (1752).] pl. = Northumbris,n. pl. —1531 Bell. Boece (M) II. 27.
Athelstane … allegeand the said landis … reft affoir fra Northumbrianis
