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

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

“Then is her travail lost,” replied the knight; “for, though she had brought Sir Lancelot, Sir Tristram, Sir Lamoracke, or Sir Gawain, I count myself their equal, and who besides shall be so called?”

From The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Knowles, James, Sir

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)