"North Britain" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=North Britain}} North Britain
  1. The north part of Britain, formerly specifically (now historical) Scotland. Wikipedia link: North Britain Categories (place): Regions of Europe Derived forms: North Briton Related terms: South Britain, Great Britain
    Sense id: en-North_Britain-en-name-jYo7huNx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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