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Gawain
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One of the most celebrated knights of the Round Table, and King Arthur's nephew, in medieval legend.
How to Use Gawain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Arthurian legend knight famous for the tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Common pairings
Sir Gawain
Gawain and the Green Knight
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Etymology
From Old French Gauvain, likely built from Celtic roots meaning roughly "white hawk." It is the same name that later became Gavin.