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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Lancelot, Sir

“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

“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

Bricriu urged to claim title of, 187; Fedelm, wife of, 189; awarded Champion’s Portion by Queen Meave, 195; claim tested by Curoi, 196-203; disgraced by Uath, 201 Lancelot, Sir.

From Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by Ebbutt, M. I. (Maud Isabel)

But 'twas their dread of Morien's mighty blows, and of Sir Lancelot, Sir Gawain, and Sir Perceval, who, on the field, had brought many in sore terror and dread of death.

From The Romance of Morien by Weston, Jessie Laidlay