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Siege Perilous

Definition: The Siege Perilous is a mythical and legendary seat at the Round Table of King Arthur, reserved for the knight who would successfully complete the Quest for the Holy Grail.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A seat at the Round Table of King Arthur
2. A seat reserved for the knight who accomplished the Quest for the Holy Grail
3. A symbol of honor and purity

Examples:

Sense 1:

• The Siege Perilous stood empty, awaiting the knight who would prove worthy.
• Only the most valiant among the knights of King Arthur could take a seat in the Siege Perilous.

Sense 2:

• Sir Galahad, having fulfilled the Quest for the Holy Grail, sat triumphantly in the Siege Perilous.
• It was said that only a knight pure of heart could occupy the Siege Perilous without meeting a terrible fate.

Sense 3:

• Many knights aspired to sit in the Siege Perilous, viewing it as the pinnacle of honor and glory.
• The Siege Perilous represented the ultimate test of character and virtue among the knights of the Round Table.

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