Alcuin

or Al·chuine

[ al-kwin ]

/ ˈæl kwɪn /

noun

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

Also called Albinus.

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Examples from the Web for alcuin

Is it likely that Alcuin would have regarded these pagani et perditi reges as suitable subjects for the attention of scholars?
The Heroic Age|H. Munro Chadwick
In 792 Alcuin was summoned from England to come and defend the orthodox position.
Christianity and Islam in Spain (756-1031)|Charles Reginald Haines
In the eighth century Alcuin, the Northumbrian, quotes Ingeld as the typical hero of song.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers
Or the book to be transcribed was dictated to the scribes, as at Tours under Alcuin.
Old English Libraries|Ernest Savage

The 099 York catalogue of Alcuin shows the presence of most of the classic authors.
Horace and His Influence|Grant Showerman

British Dictionary definitions for alcuin

Alcuin

Albinus

/ (ˈælkwɪn) /

noun

735–804 ad, English scholar and theologian; friend and adviser of Charlemagne

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