Meaning & use
Arthur
A traditional English and Welsh male given name, long associated with the legendary British King Arthur.
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Her grandfather, Arthur, told stories about growing up on a farm in Ireland.
The professor's lecture compared the historical evidence for a real King Arthur with the medieval legends.
A note on using this word
As a first name, Arthur has stayed popular for centuries partly because of its connection to the legendary king of Camelot.
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