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Ælfric

American  
[al-frik] / ˈæl frɪk /

noun

  1. Ælfric GrammaticusÆlfric the Grammarian, a.d. c955–c1020, English abbot and writer.


Ælfric British  
/ ˈælfrɪk /

noun

  1. called Grammaticus. ?955–?1020, English abbot, writer, and grammarian

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A hue and cry was now raised that Ælfric was escaping, and many left the assembly to go in pursuit.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

The gerefa and ealdorman willingly gave consent, as they were convinced that Ælfric and the woman were truly the offenders.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

Obediently the girl ran ahead a little, and Wulfhere resumed the conversation with Ælfric concerning the atrocities committed by the Danes.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

In fact, Middle English prose at first is the continuation of the English Chronicle, and the transcription of the homilies of Ælfric into the later grammar and spelling.

From Medieval English Literature Home University of Modern Knowledge #43 by Ker, W. P. (William Paton)

With pale face, Ælfric would have hurried away with Edwy but that Beornwulf interposed.

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster