Arthurian
[ahr-thoo r-ee-uh n]
- of or relating to King Arthur, who, with his knights, formed the subject of a large part of medieval romance: Arthurian legends.
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Origin of Arthurian
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In Arthurian legend, a knights wearing black indicate both power but also mystery and independence.
Historical Examples
William obviously was not under the spell of Arthurian legends.
A Literary History of the English PeopleJean Jules Jusserand
These must, therefore, be older than the full-blown Arthurian legend.
Studies on the Legend of the Holy GrailAlfred Nutt
The character of Kay is one of the problems of the Arthurian legends.
Parzival (vol. 1 of 2)Wolfram von Eschenback
He is not to be confused with the Arthurian Geraint, who died in battle.
The Cornish Coast (South)Charles G. Harper
In the earliest records of Arthurian legend he holds no place.
The Legend of Sir Lancelot du LacJessie L. Weston
Arthurian
- of or relating to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table
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Word Origin and History for arthurian
Arthurian
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