Excalibur
Arthurian Legend. the magic sword of King Arthur.
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How to use Excalibur in a sentence
But hundreds of thousands of people tried to save Excalibur.
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One swing of his bat (the Excalibur-like “Wonderboy”) could mean redemption—or ruin.
The 13 Best Baseball Books: From ‘The Art of Fielding’ to ‘Moneyball’ | Jimmy So | April 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTYes, yes, there's John Boorman's Excalibur, a flawed film with with some great parts.
Below them stood the knight of Malta, with Excalibur drawn in his hand, and gleaming in the sunshine.
Rookwood | William Harrison Ainsworth
I've been calling you that in my mind since the night of the Duke's ball, when you were just home from school on Excalibur.
Space Viking | Henry Beam PiperThe cloud-veil hid the stars from Gram, and Elaine had missed them, since coming home from Excalibur.
Space Viking | Henry Beam PiperFor it was after that fight that King Arthur obtained his famous sword Excalibur, as was therein told.
The Story of the Champions of the Round Table | Howard PyleHe was the last of Arthur's knights, and was sent by the dying king to throw his sword Excalibur into the mere.
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British Dictionary definitions for Excalibur
/ (ɛkˈskælɪbə) /
(in Arthurian legend) the magic sword of King Arthur
Origin of Excalibur
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Cultural definitions for Excalibur
[ (eks-kal-uh-buhr) ]
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