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Galahad
name
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In Arthurian legend, a knight famed for his purity who succeeded in finding the Holy Grail.
"Sir Galahad is often held up as the model of a perfectly virtuous knight."
noun
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A man regarded as unusually noble, pure, or chivalrous.
"He played the galahad, stepping in to defend her from criticism."
How to Use Galahad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA reference to the legendary pure knight Sir Galahad, or a man who acts with similar chivalry.
Word Forms
Galahads plural
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Etymology
From the Old French name Galahad, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to the biblical place name Gilead.