cumberland
cumberland Lexical Profile
• noun
British A historic county in North West England, renowned for its mountainous terrain and lakes, which was administratively incorporated into the county of Cumbria in 1974.
"William Wordsworth drew much of his poetic inspiration from the dramatic landscapes of Cumberland."
American A major waterway in the southern United States that flows westward from the Appalachian Mountains through Kentucky and Tennessee before emptying into the Ohio River.
British A traditional, coarsely chopped pork sausage that is heavily seasoned with black pepper and typically sold in a long coil, originating from the historic English county of the same name.
"For Sunday brunch, we enjoyed a traditional English breakfast featuring a thick slice of coiled Cumberland."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'Cumberland', literally meaning 'land of the Cumbrians' or 'land of the Cymry', referring to the Celtic Britons who historically inhabited the region.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.