First Known Use: before 12th century
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atheling
noun ath·e·ling \ˈa-thə-liŋ, -thə-\
Definition of ATHELING
: an Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman; especially : the heir apparent or a prince of the royal family
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Origin of ATHELING
Middle English, from Old English ætheling, from æthelu nobility, akin to Old High German adal nobility
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