Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

atheldom

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: athel-dom
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state or condition of being athel or noble; nobility.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In wishing for an enlightened squirearchy, what Barnes really wanted was the restoration of the patriarchal 'atheldom' or nobility of Saxon 'folk' England - that which had perished at the Battle of Hastings, [...]"

Etymology

From athel + -dom. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Oadeldum (“nobility”), Dutch adeldom (“nobility”).

Word Breakdown

Suffix: athel

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

etheldom (alternative)

Questions

What does atheldom mean?: The state or condition of being athel or noble; nobility.
Where does atheldom come from?: From athel + -dom. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Oadeldum (“nobility”), Dutch adeldom (“nobility”).

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