Arthur

American  

[ahr-ther] / ˈɑr θər /

noun

1. Chester Alan, 1830–86, 21st president of the U.S. 1881–85.

2. legendary king in ancient Britain: leader of the Knights of the Round Table.

3. a first name.

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Arthur British  

/ ˈɑːθə /

noun

1. a legendary king of the Britons in the sixth century _ad , who led Celtic resistance against the Saxons: possibly based on a historical figure; represented as leader of the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot

2. Chester Alan. 1830–86, 21st president of the US (1881–85)

3. informal to be in a state of confusion

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Example Sentences

If it’s bona-fide Arthur Conan Doyle, I am being decidedly shortchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal

Arthur Cocker was another of those turning out for the event, wearing a two-piece suit, a watch and traditional chain.

From BBC

A delighted Leeds coach Brad Arthur said his side had "had a ball" and praised his players' "real hunger".

From BBC

Arthur “Pickie” Greeley, the five.year-old son of famed New York City publisher Horace Greeley, died of cholera in less than a day.

From Literature

British number one Jack Draper suffered a second-round loss to Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech on his return to the ATP Tour at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

From BBC