Etymology

Edward the Confessor

Today it means: An English king (c. 1005 – 1066), last monarch of the House of Wessex. Full definition →

Old English Ēadƿeard Andettere ← Latin Eduardus Confessor
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  1. Latin · calque ofEduardus Confessor
  2. Old English · calque ofĒadƿeard Andettere
  3. English todayEdward the Confessor

Calque of Old English Ēadƿeard Andettere and Calque of Latin Eduardus Confessor. The "Confessor" title refers to his reputation as a Christian saint who did not suffer martyrdom, as opposed to his uncle Edward the Martyr.

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