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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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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old English royal name, rarely used today.
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Etymology
From Old English Ecgberht, combining ecg ("edge of a blade") and beorht ("bright").