Alfredian

adjective

Al·​fre·​di·​an
al-ˈfrē-dē-ən
: belonging or relating to or originating with Alfred the Great
the Alfredian Gospels

Word History

Etymology

Alfred the Great †899 king of the West Saxons + English -ian

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Alfredian was in 1818

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“Alfredian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alfredian. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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