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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Northumbris, Northwmbrys, Northumbers, n. pl. [ME. Norþhumbres, e.m.E. Northumbers, pl., OE. Norðhymbre sing. a Northumbrian.] The ancient inhabitants of Northumbria. —c1420 Wynt. vii. 1666.
The Northwmbrys [C. Northumbris] alsa fast Gaddryd a1639 Spotsw. Hist. (1655) 23.
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