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Pelles

British  
/ ˈpɛliːz /

noun

  1. (in Arthurian legend) the father of Elaine and one of the searchers for the Holy Grail

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He drove us to New York often, where we’d use to get our Pelle Pelles and now Avirexs.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

It was at this moment that a messenger arrived from King Pelles.

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

“Well,” said King Pelles, “they may have been the same person. If they were, it is interesting. How did your fellow arrive?”

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

However, King Pelles was only slightly mad, and his castle was certainly haunted.

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

All of us have been driven nearly mad by our wives and sweethearts, but King Pelles was aware that there is a tough streak in human nature which generally prevents us from being quite driven.

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