caedmonian

/kɛdmɔːniən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Caedmon, an Anglo-Saxon poet, or to his style of poetry

“The scholar analyzed the Caedmonian elements in the medieval poem.”

2. noun

a poem in the style of Caedmon

“The professor assigned the students to read an example of Caedmonian poetry.”

Synonyms

  • Anglo-Saxon
  • Old English
  • medieval

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modern