Alcuin

or Al·chuine

[ al-kwin ]

noun

1. Ealhwine Flaccus, a.d. 735–804, English theologian and scholar: teacher and adviser of Charlemagne.

Alcuin

/ ˈælkwɪn /

noun

1. Alcuin735804MEnglishMISC: scholarRELIGION: theologian 735–804 ad , English scholar and theologian; friend and adviser of Charlemagne

Example Sentences

Alcuin speaks of them by the terms pacta caritatis, fraternitas, familiaritas.

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Alcuin became one of the richest men in his dominions, and Englebert received one of his daughters in marriage.

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His work as a teacher was carried on by Alcuin, who later brought learning to the court and Frankish dominions of Charlemagne.

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Alcuin quotes with substitution of bona opera agit for virtutes congregat, Op.

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In the eighth century Alcuin, the Northumbrian, quotes Ingeld as the typical hero of song.

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