Mercian
noun
Mer·cian
ˈmər-sh(ē-)ən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of Mercia
2
: the Old English dialect of Mercia
Mercian
adjective
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Prince William joined in the festive spirit by helping to distribute gifts to children from under the Christmas tree before enjoying a lively performance by a Fijian choir composed of soldiers from the Mercian Regiment.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Moore stars as Morcar, the son of the Earl of Mercia, one-third of England’s power, and heir to the Mercian Earldom, while Lewis is Margaret, a sheltered young woman from Mercia, who must find her voice in order to survive in an exploitative world.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2024
In addition to being named Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, he was also bestowed the titles of chief of RAF Valley (his old unit from his time in service) and Colonel-in-Chief of The Mercian Regiment.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Her husband the Prince of Wales was also granted new titles as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
—Ollie MacNaughton, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
In addition, the Prince of Wales is now Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
—Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2023
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Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Moore stars as Morcar, the son of the Earl of Mercia, one-third of England’s power, and heir to the Mercian Earldom, while Lewis is Margaret, a sheltered young woman from Mercia, who must find her voice in order to survive in an exploitative world.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2024
In addition to being named Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, he was also bestowed the titles of chief of RAF Valley (his old unit from his time in service) and Colonel-in-Chief of The Mercian Regiment.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
Her husband the Prince of Wales was also granted new titles as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
—Ollie MacNaughton, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
In addition, the Prince of Wales is now Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment and Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
—Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2023
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“Mercian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mercian. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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