Lancelot
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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With the Infinity algorithms in play, the BBS becomes Sir Lancelot of the lanes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Genovese allegedly stole a 2 1/2-year-old orange tabby cat named Lancelot from a resident in Ventura, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025
In the immortal words of English zoologist Lancelot Alexander Borradaile, who coined the term, carcinization is “one of the many attempts of Nature to evolve a crab.”
From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024
The intention is to recapture some of the original design of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown - the 18th Century landscape architect renowned for his elegant and natural looking landscapes.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023
Lancelot, half-way through the story, was already shouting for his armour.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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