Egbert

[ eg-bert ]

noun

1. a.d. 775?–839, king of the West Saxons 802–839; 1st king of the English 828–839.
2. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “bright sword.”

Egbert

/ ˈɛɡbɜːt /

noun

1. Egbert?775839MEnglishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler ?775–839 ad , king of Wessex (802–839); first overlord of all England (829–830)

Example Sentences

Hale-Rowe pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and testified against Langsner and Egbert.

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The subsequent gift thereof, by Egbert and Athelwolf, was made with the concurrence and assent of the great men.

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Betty wisely refused, which left the way clear for Sir Egbert Englefield, and so brought down the curtain.

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"Is she—" began Egbert, fearing to shape his dread in words.

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Egbert was soon prepared, and every ceremony was rapidly performed.

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Egbert told her briefly the circumstances that had occurred.

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