atheling
English
/ˈæðəlɪŋ/
noun
Definitions
- A prince, especially an Anglo-Saxon prince or royal heir.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English atheling inherited from Old English æþeling (prince, nobleman) inherited from Proto-Germanic *aþulingaz (prince, nobleman) suffix from English athel (noble).
Origin
English
athel
Gloss
noble
Concept
Semantic Field
Social and political relations
Ontological Category
Person/Thing