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Atheling
English
Etymology
Anglo-Saxon æeling noble, from æele noble, akin to German adel nobility, edel noble. The word æel, English ethel, is in many Anglo-Saxon proper names, as Ethelwolf, noble wolf; Ethelbald, noble bold; Ethelbert, noble bright.
Noun
- An Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman; esp., the heir apparent or a prince of the royal family.
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