Alfredian

adjective

Al·​fre·​di·​an

al-ˈfrē-dē-ən

: belonging or relating to or originating with Alfred the Great

the Alfredian Gospels

Word History

Etymology

Alfred the Great †899 king of the West Saxons + English -ian

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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