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Definition of mersey

mersey

/ˈmɜːr.zi/
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mersey Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A major river in North West England that begins in Stockport, flows westward through the region, and forms a wide commercial estuary connecting Liverpool to the Irish Sea.

Example

"The iconic ferry crosses the River Mersey daily, connecting the bustling docks of Liverpool with the Wirral Peninsula."

• Rhymes for mersey

• Nearby Words

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merrybells
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meru

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'Mǣres-ēa', literally meaning 'boundary river', as it historically formed the geographical border between the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mersey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mersey
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