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éðel-weard

  • noun [ neuter ]
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éðel-weard, es; n.
A country's guardian or ruler, a king; patriæ custos vel dŏmĭnus, rex
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  • Wæs ðæt fród cyning, eald éðelweard

    that was a wise king, an old country's guardian,

    • Beo. Th. 4426
    • ;
    • B. 2210
    • .
  • Giímonna gestrión sealdon unwillum éðelweardas

    the wealth of men of old their country's guardians unwillingly gave up.

    • Bt. Met. Fox I. 48
    • ;
    • Met. I. 24
    • .
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  • éðel-weard, n.