Aethelstan

[ ath-uh l-stan ]
/ ˈæθ əlˌstæn /

noun

Also Ethelstan.

Example sentences from the Web for aethelstan

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

    Legends of Loudoun |Harrison Williams
  • At this time a king called Aethelstan had taken the Kingdom of England.

    Heimskringla |Snorri Sturlason
  • 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
  • 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