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Meaning of Deira | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

ˈdaɪɹə

Definitions

A region of post-Roman Britain, later an Anglian Kingdom.

Examples

“The domains of her ancestor, “the magnificent Earl Oslac,” who lived in the days of King Edgar, were Deira – that is, Danish Northumbria, from Humber to Tees; and he may have sprung from (as his name hints) the ancient kings of Deira.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Deiran Deirdre deirid deirochelyine Deisher Deism

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