alfred the great

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Noun alfred the great has 1 sense

Alfred, AElfred, Alfred the Great - king of Wessex; defeated the Danes and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
--₁ is a kind of king, male monarch

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Term: Alfred the Great

Description:
Alfred the Great, also known as King Alfred, was a notable ruler of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the 9th century. He is revered as one of the most capable and remarkable kings in English history.

Part of Speech: Proper noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense: Historical Figure
- Example Sentence: Alfred the Great successfully defended his kingdom against Viking invasions.
- Related Products: Biography of Alfred the Great
Sense: King of Wessex
- Example Sentence: Alfred the Great introduced various legal reforms during his reign.
- Related Products: Books about King Alfred the Great
Sense: Epithet
- Example Sentence: The legendary Alfred the Great unified Anglo-Saxon kingdoms against Viking invaders.
- Related Products: Anglo-Saxon History

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