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Meaning of atheldom | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The state or condition of being athel or noble; nobility.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“In wishing for an enlightened squirearchy, what Barnes really wanted was the restoration of the patriarchal 'atheldom' or nobility of Saxon 'folk' England - that which had perished at the Battle of Hastings, [...]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

athelia atheling Athelney Athelred Athelstan Athena