Lexical entry

諳厄利亜

angeria

Archaic name for England or Britain.

Places & EnvironmentPure GairaigoSource: Latin

Meaning

A historical ateji transcription of 'Anglia', used in early modern Japan to refer to England or the United Kingdom.

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イギリス

The United Kingdom; also used colloquially for Britain or England.

エゲレス

Archaic term for England or the United Kingdom.

Evidence and Provenance