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Guenevere

Guenevere

1 9.7
The wife of King Arthur whose love for Sir Lancelot leads to the fall of the Knights
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɡwɛnəvɪr/
  • Literature
: Ginebra
  • The tragic love story between Guenevere and Lancelot is a central theme in Arthurian tales.

Examples

  • King Arthur and his lady, Queen Guenevere revolutionized the lovers' quarrel.

    Stuck on You! (1982)

  • In the legends, Queen Guenevere was often depicted as the beautiful wife of King Arthur.

  • You are in the presence of her Majesty Guenevere, Queen of England.

    Camelot (1967)

  • Lancelot carried my honor and Guenevere my guilt.

    Excalibur (1981)

  • Did I warn him of Lancelot and Guenevere?

    Camelot (1967)

  • During the banquet, King Arthur proudly introduced his queen, Guenevere, to the guests.

Synonyms

Guinevere
vsGuenevere
  • Literature
14 9.8

Wife of King Arthur who has an affair with Sir Lancelot that causes the fall of the knights

has identical meaning but keeps an older spelling form

Surface Forms

Guenevere main

Etymology

The name Guenevere comes from the old Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, where gwen means 'white' or 'fair' and hwyfar probably means 'smooth' or 'soft'. So the name gives the idea of a 'fair' or 'blessed' woman, which fits her image as a beautiful queen in Arthurian stories.