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name
Sir Galahad, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table famously known for his purity and who was one of the three achievers of the quest for the Holy Grail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Arthurian legend
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name
A male given name from the Celtic languages in occasional use since the 19th century.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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name
A hamlet in Flagstaff County, in east-central Alberta.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A man considered to be pure, noble, or chivalrous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
(Arthurian legend) the most virtuous knight of the Round Table; was able to see the Holy Grail
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Sir Galahad
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Broader terms: fictional character, fictitious character, character
History
From Old French Galahad, of obscure origin and meaning. Suggestions include Old Welsh, or biblical Gilead.
