Merlin
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- proper noun
- /ˈmɜr.lɪn/
- Literature
- As King Arthur's advisor, Merlin often helped him make important decisions.
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Watch on YouTubeWell, Merlin and Gandalf must have been young once, right?
- Well, Merlin and Gandalf must have been young once, right?
- But the question that suffuses the Merlin cycle is why?
- And then the nice people come along and they think that that that tramp is, is Merlin.
Examples
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Yes, that King Arthur, and his powerful wizard Merlin, were forced to surrender to Nimue, the Queen of Blood.
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Clarence: Merlin put a spell on this dungeon so that no one can escape.
Academic text (2010) -
Why did Merlin send you south of the wall?
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Is she really related to Merlin?
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So this time, Merlin can fight beside us.
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"How did word of what we did get here so fast?" demanded Merlin, increasing his pace.
Fiction book (1991) -
Well, Merlin and Gandalf must have been young once, right?
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I think it's great that Merlin's got you this chance.
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And this is Merlin, who will be our quartermaster.
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By great Merlin's beard, I remember you!
Surface Forms
Etymology
Merlin comes from the old Welsh name Myrddin, a wild prophet of the woods, and a helpful way to remember him is as a wise man who lived close to nature. That's why in stories Merlin is a magician who can see the future and advises the king.