Gawain, Sir

Cultural  

1. In the legends of King Arthur (see also Arthur), one of the knights of the Round Table. Gawain was a kinsman of Arthur and was known for his integrity and decency.

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Example Sentences

When the lady was in her chamber, the dwarf said to Messire Gawain: "Sir, I will lie before you, so as to keep you company until you be asleep."

From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian

Gawain, Sir, one of the Knights of the Round Table, King Arthur's nephew; celebrated for his courtesy and physical strength.

From The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge by Nuttall, P. Austin

Alas, though they waited all day long, only Sir Gawain, Sir Bors, Sir Perceval, and Sir Lancelot returned.

From King Arthur and His Knights by Enright, Walter J.

And when Sir Gawain, Sir Ewaine, Sir Sagramour, and Sir Ector, saw him in Sir Key’s armour, they knew well it was he who had smitten them all down with one spear.

From The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Knowles, James, Sir

And when Sir Gawain, Sir Ewaine, Sir Sagramour, and Sir Ector, saw him in Sir Key's armor, they knew well it was he who had smitten them all down with one spear.

From King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Unknown