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- [ath-uh-ling, ath -]
- /ˈæθ ə lɪŋ, ˈæð-/
- /ˈaθəlɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ath-uh-ling, ath -]
- /ˈæθ ə lɪŋ, ˈæð-/
Definitions of atheling word
- noun atheling (in Anglo-Saxon England) a prince of any of the royal dynasties 3
- noun atheling a nobleman or prince of the Anglo-Saxons 3
- noun atheling a man of royal blood; a prince. 1
- noun atheling A prince or lord in Anglo-Saxon England. 1
- noun atheling A prince, especially an Anglo-Saxon prince or royal heir. 0
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Origin of atheling
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English ætheling (cognate with Old High German ediling, adalung, Old Saxon ethiling), equivalent to æthel(u) noble family (cognate with Old High German adoul, German Adel, Old Saxon athal(i), Old Norse athal nature; akin to Tocharian atäl man) + -ing -ing3
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Parts of speech for Atheling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
atheling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
atheling usage trend in Literature
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