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Mer·ci·a (mûr

sh

-

, -sh

)

An Anglo-Saxon kingdom of central England. It was settled by Angles c. a.d. 500 and enjoyed its greatest influence during the rule (757-796) of Offa. In 874 the kingdom was overrun by the Danes and split between Wessex and the Danelaw.

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Anglian
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Mercian
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Edwin and Morcar, the earls of Mercia and Northumbria--"'

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Carroll, Lewis View in context

So we shall shortly have to keep our minds on old Mercia.

The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context

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