Athelstan

or Aeth·el·stan

[ ath-uhl-stan ]

noun
  1. a.d. 895?–940, king of England 925–940.

  • Also Eth·el·stan [eth-uhl-stan] /ˈɛθ əlˌstæn/ .

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How to use Athelstan in a sentence

  • In England we find the "beating of the bounds" observed under Alfred and Aethelstan, whose laws mention it.

    Legends of Loudoun | Harrison Williams
  • Having thus become the over-lord of all Britain, Edward died in 925, leaving the throne to his son Aethelstan.

    A History of England | Charles Oman
  • Guthrum was fain to accept, so he was baptized, and received at Alfred's hands the new name of Aethelstan.

    A History of England | Charles Oman
  • At this time a king called Aethelstan had taken the Kingdom of England.

    Heimskringla | Snorri Sturlason
  • King Aethelstan is said to have founded the first monastery.

British Dictionary definitions for Athelstan

Athelstan

/ (ˈæθəlstən) /


noun
  1. ?895–939 ad, king of Wessex and Mercia (924–939 ad), who extended his kingdom to include most of England

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