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

“Very much so,” he said, adding that he’d first read Johnson’s book years ago, before his teenage son Arthur died in an accidental fall from a cliff near the family’s home in Brighton, England.

From Los Angeles Times

Arthur Hellman, a University of Pittsburgh emeritus law professor who studies judicial ethics, said there are inherent risks in having any 90-something judge preside over a lengthy case.

From The Wall Street Journal

The study’s author, Prof. Arthur Santana, concluded that when people can’t hide behind an alias, they are much more likely to remain civil.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mother of Arthur Brodard, 16, confirmed he had died in the fire.

From BBC

Ever since the fire, Laetitia Brodard had been posting pictures of her teenage son Arthur online and appealing for help to find him.

From BBC