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Definition of Atheling
1. n. An Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman; esp., the heir apparent or a prince of the royal family.
Definition of Atheling
1. Noun. a prince, especially an Anglo-Saxon prince or royal heir ¹
2. Noun. (context: paganism) A title of respect used in the modern pagan faith of Heathenry. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Atheling
1. an Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Atheling
Literary usage of Atheling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Queens of England and Their Times: From Matilda, Queen of William the by Francis Lancelott (1858)
"CHAPTER I. Imbecility of Edgar atheling — Together with hi» mother and sisters,
... the hand of Mar- garet atheling in marriage — Birth of Matilda atheling ..."
2. The History of Normandy and of England by Francis Palgrave (1864)
"The atheling took Edgar refuge amongst his royal kindred : the former ^r^r
discontents between him and his ... atheling, The results of Edgar's presence at ..."
3. The History of Normandy and of England by Francis Palgrave (1864)
"The atheling took refuge amongst his royal kindred : the former «p«rt?<i •' ^
atheling, * from Nor- discontents between him and his brother-in-law ..."
4. The Succession to the English Crown: A Historical Sketch by Alfred Bailey (1879)
"His only son, Edgar the nephew, atheling, was a boy in years and character. ...
A 1 Edgar the And HoW atheling. ,„, . . , . "The woman-hearted confessor ..."
5. History of Scotland by Peter Hume Brown (1899)
"Travelling south by way of Durham, where, it is worth noting, he was present at
the foundation of a new church, Malcolm was met by the atheling and other ..."
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