Etymology

Ethelwolf

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Today it means: A male given name. Full definition →

Old English Æþelwulf
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  1. Old English · inherited fromÆþelwulf
  2. English todayEthelwolf

From Old English Æþelwulf, equivalent to athel (“noble”) + wolf. Doublet of Adolf.

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