Athelstan

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the first Saxon ruler who extended his kingdom to include nearly all of England (895-939)

Word Origin

Athelstan
masc. proper name, Old English Æðelstane, literally "noble stone;" see atheling + stone (n.).