Ælfric

American

[al-frik] / ˈæl frɪk /

noun

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

Ælfric British

/ ˈælfrɪk /

noun

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

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Such was the power of the Church over the people that not once did it enter the head of Ælfric to disobey her command.

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

Let her declare cause why Ælfric should wish to wreak vengeance upon her.”

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

“I needed not your aid,” came from Ælfric.

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

“Sayest thou so, good father?” broke in Ælfric, the juggler.

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

From the accusers, Oswald the thegn, Ælfric, Edwy, and others to the number of twelve were chosen for those against her.

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

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