Atheling
ahd-5
noun.
An Anglo-Saxon nobleman or prince, especially the heir to a throne.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
In
Anglo-Saxon history
: A crown prince or heir apparent; one of the royal family.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
An Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman; esp., the heir apparent or a prince of the royal family.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
A
prince
, especially an
Anglo-Saxon
prince
or royal
heir
.
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."
Etymologically Related
athel
Same Context
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