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Lancelot

LAN-suh-lot

Lancelot (name) means a masculine given name, famous as the name of the legendary Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend. Example: “He was named Lancelot after his grandfather's favorite legend.”

name

A masculine given name, famous as the name of the legendary Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend.

"He was named Lancelot after his grandfather's favorite legend."

Word forms

Lancelots plural

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Etymology

From Middle English Launcelot, from Old French Lancelot, from Frankish *Lanzo, hypocoristic form of names beginning in *Land-, from Proto-Germanic *landą (“land”), and diminutive Old French endings -el and -ot. Related to Old English Landbeorht (modern English Lambert).

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Lancelot

Camelot

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lancelot” mean?

The word “Lancelot” means a masculine given name, famous as the name of the legendary Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend.

How do you pronounce “Lancelot”?

“Lancelot” is pronounced LAN-suh-lot (/ˈlæn.sə.lɒt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lancelot” in a sentence?

Here is “Lancelot” used in a sentence: “He was named Lancelot after his grandfather's favorite legend.”

What part of speech is “Lancelot”?

“Lancelot” is a name.