Modred
Americannoun
noun
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We have only to compare the grim justice of Malory's Modred with Tennyson's sentimental and unconvincing handling of his character and function.
From Literature in the Elementary School by MacClintock, Porter Lander
But because he did not altogether trust the King he said he would take fourteen men with him to the meeting-place, ‘and the King must have fourteen men with him too,’ said Sir Modred.
From Stories of King Arthur's Knights Told to the Children by Mary MacGregor by Cameron, Katharine
He has two sons, neither of them born in wedlock; one, Modred, is alike his son and his nephew.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
You love me more than Gawain and Modred.
From King Arthur and His Knights by Enright, Walter J.
A town in Brittany; St Yves’ will and breviary preserved in the church of, 353 Modred, Sir.
From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis
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