Excalibur
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- proper noun
- /ɛksˈkælɪbər/
- Literature
- The famous sword, Excalibur, is often depicted as a symbol of authority and justice.
- the sword Excalibur
- King Arthur's Excalibur
- wield Excalibur
Examples
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In tales of old, only the true king could draw Excalibur from the stone.
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The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying, by divine providence, that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur.
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I used the last of my magic to bring Excalibur here.
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With this sword, Excalibur, I knight you Sir Tom of Warwick.
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I will not wield Excalibur.
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I dub thee, by the sword Excalibur, Sir Mordred.
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He then forged the great sword, Excalibur, and destroyed the ancient tower.
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To be knighted with Excalibur would be to accept a mantle of obligation to humanity.
Fiction book (1999) -
Behold, Excalibur!
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Legend says that King Arthur wielded Excalibur, a sword believed to have magical powers.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Excalibur comes from an old Welsh name Caledfwlch, made of caled 'hard' and bwlch 'cleft' or 'gap', which gives a picture of a strong blade that can cut an opening. That's why the name fits King Arthur's magical sword and helps you remember its power.