"Ælfredian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Ælfredian [comparative], most Ælfredian [superlative]
Etymology: From Ælfred + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Ælfred|ian}} Ælfred + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Ælfredian (comparative more Ælfredian, superlative most Ælfredian)
  1. Alternative form of Alfredian. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Alfredian
    Sense id: en-Ælfredian-en-adj-1B1KkPqi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian

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