Atheling

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An Anglo-Saxon nobleman or prince, especially the heir to a throne.
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  • n. A prince, especially an Anglo-Saxon prince or royal heir.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. An Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman; esp., the heir apparent or a prince of the royal family.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In Anglo-Saxon history: A crown prince or heir apparent; one of the royal family.
    • Word Usage
    "Then about that barrow the battle-keen rode, atheling-born, a band of twelve, lament to make, to mourn their king, chant their dirge, and their chieftain honor."
    Variant
    adeling    ætheling   
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