edling

English

Etymology

Ultimately from Old English æþeling. Doublet of atheling. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

edling (plural edlings)

  1. (historical) An heir apparent of a reigning Welsh monarch in the medieval period.
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