Centwine

Old English

Etymology

From Cent (“Kent”) + wine (“friend”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkentˌwi.ne/

Proper noun

Centwine m

a male given name
Centwine of Wessex; Anglo-Saxon King of Wessex in the 7th Century.

References

Electronic Sawyer S 1170 (Baldred to Aldhelm, abbot; grant of 100 hides (manentes) near the river Avon, round the wood called Stercanlei (cf. Startley Farm in Great Somerford, Wilts.) and at Cnebbanburg, in exchange for 100 hides (cassati) east of the wood called Braydon, Wilts.), Centwine is mentioned as "Kentwini" in the old text section.

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