"North Britain" meaning in All languages combined

See North Britain on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=North Britain}} North Britain
  1. (historical) A geographic region constituting the north part of Britain in the United Kingdom, specifically Scotland. Wikipedia link: North Britain Tags: historical Categories (place): Places in Scotland, Places in the United Kingdom Derived forms: North Briton Related terms: South Britain, Great Britain

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