Wittekind
[vit-uh-kint]
- died a.d. 807?, Westphalian chief: leader of the Saxons against Charlemagne.
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Wittekind was a stubborn heathen, and a very determined man.
Stories of the Olden TimeVarious
Then Wittekind submitted, came into the camp of Charles, and asked to be baptized.
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Anyhow, Wittekind, who has the commercial end of things in view, thinks it's ripping.
JafferyWilliam J. Locke
When I told Barbara about this, she rather agreed with Wittekind.
JafferyWilliam J. Locke
"Wittekind wouldn't have the old title," cried Jaffery eagerly.
JafferyWilliam J. Locke