atheling
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ath·e·ling
noun \ˈa-thə-liŋ, -thə-\Definition of ATHELING
: an Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman; especially : the heir apparent or a prince of the royal family
Origin of ATHELING
Middle English, from Old English ætheling, from æthelu nobility, akin to Old High German adal nobility
First Known Use: before 12th century
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