Albert
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noun


(1)   Prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
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Etymology


adal + berht (bright); Æþelbeorht. It became very popular in 19th century England due to Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

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Quotations

  • 1862 Alfred Tennyson: The Idylls of the King: Dedication:
    Thou noble Father of her Kings to be - - -
    Dear to thy land and ours, a Prince indeed,
    Beyond all titles, and a household name,
    Hereafter, thro' all times, Albert the Good.
  • 1956 Eddie Condon, Thomas Sugrue: We Called it Music: A Generation of Jazz. Peter Davies 1956. page 40:
    Helena was not flattered. "Albert just doesn't appreciate music," she said. They all called me Albert then. I thought it was a fine name; I like elegance.

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