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What's The Definition Of Bretwalda?Synonyms | Synonyms for Bretwalda: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bretwalda: See Also | Bretwalda In Webster's Dictionary \Bret"wal*da\, n. [AS. Bretwalda, br?ten walda, a
powerful ruler.] (Eng. Hist.)
The official title applied to that one of the Anglo-Saxon
chieftains who was chosen by the other chiefs to lead them in
their warfare against the British tribes. --Brande & C.
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