Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Mercia
Proper noun
/ˈmɜːrʃə/
Definition
An ancient kingdom in central England.
Examples
- In the 8th century, Mercia was a dominant power in England.
- The unification of Mercia with other kingdoms laid the groundwork for modern England.
Meaning
Mercia was one of the seven main kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy, flourishing between the 6th and 9th centuries.
Synonyms
- Midlands
- Anglo-Saxon kingdom
