CAEDMON

Meaning of CAEDMON in English

(7th century)

the first English poet. According to Bede , he worked for a monastery, looking after the cows. One day he woke up after having a dream and was able to write religious poetry in English. Only a small part of his work survives.

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CAEDMON — biographical name flourished 658-680 Anglo-Saxon poet
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CAEDMON — /kad"meuhn/ , n. fl. A.D. c670, Anglo-Saxon religious poet.
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CAEDMON — biographical name flourished 658-680 Anglo-Saxon poet
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CAEDMON — Pronunciation: ' kad-m ə n Function: biographical name fl 658-680 Anglo-Saxon poet
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