Arthur

[ahr-ther]

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.

Arthur

/ 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

Example Sentences

The report comes as the German sporting-goods company moves forward with a revamp of its business, after former Adidas executive Arthur Hoeld took the reins at the group earlier this year.

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Teacher’s college followed high school along with a passion for French poet Arthur Rimbaud.

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At age 15, I knew that I didn’t understand everything about Yoko Ono’s work — I didn’t even know if I liked it — but I also didn’t necessarily understand Arthur Rimbaud, “Desolation Row,” or “Howl.”

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As the film goes on, he becomes more and more focused, growing alert and lively and taking charge of Arthur, who had earlier taken charge of him.

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More than 40 firefighters were called to the Arthur Vick 1 block at the University of Warwick campus in Coventry at about 20:40 GMT on Wednesday.

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