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Amadis

American  
[am-uh-dis] / ˈæm ə dɪs /

noun

  1. (in medieval literature) a knight-errant, model of the chivalric hero.


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It is like the enchantments they tell of in the Legend of Amadis!

From Time Magazine Archive

Amadis at once expressed a desire to proceed to Gaul to fight against the Irish invaders, and Oriana applauded his intention.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

But Amadis, catching sight of Gandalin, was angry with him for having followed him.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

Oriana said that ‘it pleased her,’ and Amadis cherished those words in his heart, so that they never faded from his memory.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

The parents were deeply afflicted at the loss of their son, and in her grief Elisena admitted the casting away of Amadis.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

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