• (n. pl.) the members of the national, or king`s, council which sat to assist the king in administrative and judicial matters; also, the council. • (n. pl.) Lit., wise men;
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the council of the Anglo-Saxon kings in and of England; its essential duty was to advise the king on all matters on which he chose to ask its ... [2 related articles]
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Council of the Anglo-Saxon kings, the forerunner of Parliament, but including only royal household officials, great landowners, and top churchmen. ...
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Wit'an noun plural [ Anglo-Saxon , plural of
wita sage, councilor.] Lit., wise men; specif.
(A.-S. Hist.) , the members of the national, or king's, council which sat to assist the king in administrative and judicial matters; also, the council.
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Anglo-Saxon and early Norman Royal Council.
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Council of the Anglo-Saxon kings, the forerunner of Parliament, but including only royal household officials, great landowners, and top churchmen
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