"Deira" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdaɪɹə/, /ˈdɛəɹə/ Forms: Deiras [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} Deira (plural Deiras)
  1. A region of post-Roman Britain, later an Anglian Kingdom. Wikipedia link: Deira
    Sense id: en-Deira-en-noun-RvQ4iVk2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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