Alcuin

or Al·chuine

[ al-kwin ]

/ ˈæl kwɪn /

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noun

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

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Also called Al·bi·nus

[al-bahy-nuhs] /ælˈbaɪ nəs/ .

Words nearby Alcuin

Alcoranist, Alcorcón, Alcott, Alcott, Louisa May, alcove, Alcuin, alcyonarian, Alcyone, Alcyoneus, Ald., Alda

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How to use Alcuin in a sentence

Alcuin speaks of them by the terms pacta caritatis, fraternitas, familiaritas.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds|Francis Aiden Hibbert
Alcuin became one of the richest men in his dominions, and Englebert received one of his daughters in marriage.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V|John Lord
His work as a teacher was carried on by Alcuin, who later brought learning to the court and Frankish dominions of Charlemagne.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4|Various
Alcuin quotes with substitution of bona opera agit for virtutes congregat, Op.
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various

In the eighth century Alcuin, the Northumbrian, quotes Ingeld as the typical hero of song.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers

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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