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edwin

/ˈed.wɪn/

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noun

/ˈed.wɪn/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к исторической личности, а именно к королю Нортумбрии VII века, известному своим обращением в христианство.

A proper noun referring to a historical figure, specifically a 7th-century king of Northumbria known for his conversion to Christianity.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical figureC1formalbritish

    A king of Northumbria (c. 585–633) who converted to Christianity and was later venerated as a saint.

    ruИсторическая личность

    • Edwin was a powerful Anglo-Saxon king who ruled much of northern England.
    • The conversion of King Edwin to Christianity was a significant event in English history.
    • Edwin's reign saw the spread of Christianity in Northumbria.
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