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sir gawain

 

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Noun sir gawain has 1 sense
  1. Gawain, Sir Gawain - (Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table
    --1 is a kind of fictional character, fictitious character, character

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Sir Gawain

Description:

Sir Gawain is a legendary knight of King Arthur's Round Table. He is known for his chivalry, loyalty, and bravery.

Senses and Usages:

Noun

1. Character from Arthurian Legends: In Arthurian legends, Sir Gawain is a knight of the Round Table who appears in various tales and poems.

Example Sentence: Sir Gawain embarked on a perilous quest to find the Holy Grail.


2. Poem: "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is a Middle English poem that tells the story of a challenge presented to Sir Gawain.

Example Sentence: Reading "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" gives us insight into the character's courage and integrity.


3. Title: "Sir" is a title of respect and honor used before the name Gawain.

Example Sentence: The people of Camelot referred to Gawain as Sir Gawain out of respect for his chivalrous deeds.


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