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Egbert

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A male given name of Old English origin, historically borne by early English kings.
"Egbert of Wessex is often regarded as one of the first kings of England."

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In plain EnglishAn old English royal name, rarely used today.

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_____ of Wessex is often regarded as one of the first kings of England.

Etymology

From Old English Ecgberht, combining ecg ("edge of a blade") and beorht ("bright").

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