Elaine

[ ih-leyn ]

/ ɪˈleɪn /

any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.

a female given name, form of Helen.

QUIZZES

It’d be a real faux pas to miss this quiz on the words from August 3–9, 2020!

Question 1 of 7

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In the late 1980s, Hawking began to grow close to his redheaded, controlling nurse, Elaine Mason.
The Other Side of Stephen Hawking: Strippers, Aliens, and Disturbing Abuse Claims|Marlow Stern|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then, in 2006, Hawking and Elaine divorced, and neither of them spoke about the marriage.
The Other Side of Stephen Hawking: Strippers, Aliens, and Disturbing Abuse Claims|Marlow Stern|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Elaine Kamarck, a fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, wondered if their jobs pose a conflict of interest.
D.C.'s Lesbian Power Wedding|Eleanor Clift|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Louis-Dreyfus made a joke that Cranston looked like a character Elaine had dated on Seinfeld.
The Best Emmys Moments: Seth Meyers, Bryan Cranston, and a 'Seinfeld' Kiss|Kevin Fallon|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

You worked with the late, great Elaine Stritch twice—on September and Small Time Crooks.
Woody Allen on ‘Magic in the Moonlight,’ the Crisis in Gaza, and Those Allegations|Marlow Stern|July 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"You promised to take us to see the Tommies," said Marjorie, as Elaine turned down the side road and led the way towards home.
A Patriotic Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
Thus it was that Elaine escaped observation when she left the refectory.
The Dragon of Wantley|Owen Wister
Why, what's the matter now, Elaine; do you expect another gentleman?
A Romance of Toronto|Annie Gregg Savigny
When the knight was able to ride, he went back to Astolat with Elaine and Lavaine.
Stories of King Arthur's Knights|Mary MacGregor
A little later in the evening Elaine found herself standing out a dance with a grave young gentleman from the Russian Embassy.
The Unbearable Bassington|Saki