Arthur
Americannoun
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Chester Alan, 1830–86, 21st president of the U.S. 1881–85.
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legendary king in ancient Britain: leader of the Knights of the Round Table.
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a first name.
noun
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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
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Chester Alan. 1830–86, 21st president of the US (1881–85)
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informal to be in a state of confusion
Example Sentences
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But then Arthur Fery appeared out of nowhere to carry Britain through the tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Arthur Grigoryan’s Yerord Mas, his ode to Armenian cuisine, goes from pop-up to a full restaurant in Glendale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
This is a real springboard opportunity for Arthur to further build his career.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Nor has Arthur Fery ever been closer to tennis history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
There were no relatives at hand; and as Arthur had to be back the next day to attend at his father’s funeral, we were unable to notify any one who should have been bidden.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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