Elaine
Americannoun
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any of several women in Arthurian romance, as the daughter of King Pelles and the mother, by Lancelot, of Sir Galahad.
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a female given name, form of Helen.
Example Sentences
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For a model Boldin calculated for MarketWatch, Jerry and Elaine are currently in their 50s and are projected to have a combined $71,000 a year in Social Security benefits by the time they claim.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Elaine Alaniz, the lone Republican in the nonpartisan race, is a public affairs professional and president of the Westlake North Neighborhood Council.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
NUH had also failed to contact Ian's partner of 25 years, Elaine Newton, in relation to the breaches, the inquiry heard.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
"He was retrieved from the water by another person who was in the water with him at the time of the attack," Queensland Police Inspector Elaine Burns said in a news briefing.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
When the King’s nephew, a boy called Castor, came to be knighted on the following Saturday—this was the ceremony which Elaine was coming home to attend—there was gaiety in the castle.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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