Lancelot, Sir

Cultural  

1. The greatest of the knights of the Round Table. King Arthur (see also Arthur) was his friend and lord. In some versions of the legend, he became the lover of Queen Guinevere, Arthur's wife.

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Example Sentences

“He was said to be the second-best knight in the world. Sir Lancelot Sir Tristram, Sir Lamorak...”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

“Oh, Sir Lancelot, Sir Lancelot!” cried an unknown gentlewoman, riding toward him at full speed and evidently trying to wring her hands in spite of the reins.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

A place in Brittany; the dolmen at, 51 Lancelot, Sir.

From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis

Therefore, though the bishop strove to persuade the king to make his peace with Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawaine's will was done, and the bishop went sadly to Joyous Gard.

From King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls by Gilbert, Henry

“You are hardly a Lancelot, Sir Railroad Builder; and she—is it a compliment to compare me with Arthur’s faithless Queen?”

From Lorimer of the Northwest by Dewey, Alfred James