Richard the Lionheart
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- proper noun
- /ˈrɪtʃərd ðə ˈlaɪənhɑrt/
- During the Third Crusade, Richard the Lionheart gained fame for his bravery and military leadership.
Examples
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Did Richard the Lionheart lead the Third Crusade?
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During the Third Crusade, Richard the Lionheart gained fame for his bravery and military leadership.
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Richard the Lionheart is often remembered as one of England's greatest warrior-kings.
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Legends about Richard the Lionheart have inspired numerous tales of chivalry and heroism throughout history.
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King Richard the Lionheart was a formidable warrior.
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Richard the Lionheart is often remembered as one of England's greatest warrior-kings.
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Legends about Richard the Lionheart have inspired numerous tales of chivalry and heroism throughout history.
Synonyms
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King of England from 1189 to 1199 known for bravery during the Third Crusade
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A king of England from 1189 to 1199 who fought in the Third Crusade and was called the Lionheart
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King of England from 1189 to 1199 who led armies in the Third Crusade and is called the Lionheart
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A King of England from 1189 to 1199 known for great bravery and for fighting in the Crusades
Surface Forms
Morphology
Richard + the + Lionheart
The epithet 'Lionheart' transparently combines 'lion' + 'heart', so a learner who knows those words would likely infer a person noted for bravery or courage and understand that it is a nickname attached to Richard. However, the full propositional content — that this refers to a specific historical figure, King of England (1157–1199) and leader in the Third Crusade — cannot be derived from the constituents alone, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Richard the Lionheart comes from an old French nickname, 'Coeur de Lion', which means 'heart of a lion'. People gave him this name because he fought many battles and was very 'brave', so the name shows he was a famous 'warrior'.