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

G.Gawain, Sir, his amusements, 417.Gay,

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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.

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But when King Arthur heard them all, he could not refrain his eyes from tears, and said, "Sir Gawain, Sir Gawain, thou hast set me in great sorrow, for I fear me my true fellowship shall never meet together here again; and surely never Christian king had such a company of worthy knights around his table at one time."

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And so soon as he was landed, he sent Sir Gawain, Sir Bors, Sir Lionel, and Sir Bedivere to the Emperor, commanding him "to move swiftly and in haste out of his land, and, if not, to make himself ready for battle, and not continue ravaging the country and slaying harmless people."

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Gawain, Sir, his amusements, 56.Gay,

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