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Mordred

MAWD-rihd
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Mordred (name) means In Arthurian legend, the illegitimate son of King Arthur who ultimately killed him in battle. Example: “Mordred betrayed his father and brought about the fall of Camelot.”

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In Arthurian legend, the illegitimate son of King Arthur who ultimately killed him in battle.
"Mordred betrayed his father and brought about the fall of Camelot."
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Etymology

An alteration of Modred, ultimately from Latin Moderatus by way of Proto-Brythonic and Old Welsh forms.

Origin: Latin

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What does “Mordred” mean?
The word “Mordred” means in Arthurian legend, the illegitimate son of King Arthur who ultimately killed him in battle.
How do you pronounce “Mordred”?
“Mordred” is pronounced MAWD-rihd (/ˈmɔɹdɹɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mordred” in a sentence?
Here is “Mordred” used in a sentence: “Mordred betrayed his father and brought about the fall of Camelot.”
What part of speech is “Mordred”?
“Mordred” is a name.
Where does the word “Mordred” come from?
The word “Mordred” comes from Latin. An alteration of Modred, ultimately from Latin Moderatus by way of Proto-Brythonic and Old Welsh forms.