The transformation of Roman Britain

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However, we have several in a row here, and not on the continent but in Britain: Cerdic (Caratacus, Caradoc, Ceredig), his successor Cynric (Cunorix) and his sucessor Ceawlin (Coline).

Hi Vortigern,

I think this goes too far. We don't know if Cynric is a germanised form of Cunorix or Ceawlin a germanicised form of Coline. We may not have several in a row. Coates suggests them only as possibilities.

Cynric, could be wholly germanic --"Cyn" kin, + "ric" ruler (cf. Eormenric, aelfric, etc). Coates states that this is entirely possible. Regarding Ceawlin, even though he cannot find a germanic etymology for the name, he still states that the hypothesis that it is germanicised Coline must be used with the most extreme caution. It's still a long way off being the case for sure.

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harry A