ethelred i

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Noun ethelred i has 1 sense

Ethelred, Ethelred I - king of Wessex and Kent and elder brother of Alfred; Alfred joined Ethelred's battle against the invading Danes and succeeded him on his death (died in 871)
--₁ is a kind of king, male monarch

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Ethelred I

Description:

Ethelred I refers to an Anglo-Saxon ruler who was King of Wessex from 865 to 871. He played a significant role in the history of England during the Viking Age.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Historical figure

Anglo-Saxon ruler and King of Wessex between 865 and 871.

Sense 2:

Adjective - Historical context

Relating to or characteristic of the reign of Ethelred I.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular

Ethelred I was known for his efforts in defending Wessex against Viking invasions.

Usage 2:

Local

The people of Wessex look back at the reign of Ethelred I as a time of great resilience and bravery.

Sample Sentences:

Ethelred I was succeeded by his younger brother, Alfred the Great.
During Ethelred I's reign, Viking raids affected many coastal regions.
The local community celebrated Ethelred I's victories with a grand feast.

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