Bretwalda
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bretwalda is a noun meaning (historical) A title given to some of the rulers of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms from the 5th century onwards who had achieved overlordship of some or all of the other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
Meaning
(historical) A title given to some of the rulers of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms from the 5th century onwards who had achieved overlordship of some or all of the other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
Word Forms
- bretwaldas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eorl, gafolgelder, hlaford, wealh, pendragon, atheling.
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