merse
1 British
/ mɛrs, mɜːs /
noun
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low level ground by a river or shore, often alluvial and fertile
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a marsh
Merse
2
British
/ mɛrs, mɜːs /
noun
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a fertile lowland area of SE Scotland, in Scottish Borders, north of the Tweed
Etymology
Origin of merse
Old English merse marsh
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