Definition

Proper noun: - In Arthurian legend, Geraint is one of the Knights of the Round Table, known for his chivalry and adventures.

Usage

• Proper noun: This word is used exclusively as a name referring to a specific legendary character. It is always capitalized.
  • Geraint was a noble and valiant knight.
  • The tale of Geraint and Enid is a famous Arthurian romance.

Advanced Usage

• The character Geraint is often featured in medieval Welsh literature and later Arthurian cycles, where his stories explore themes of love, jealousy, and knightly virtue.

Variants and Related Words

• Sir Geraint: A common honorific form used when referring to the knight.
  • Sir Geraint embarked on a quest to prove his worth.

Synonyms

• Knight of the Round Table: This is a categorical synonym, describing his role rather than being a direct name substitute.
  • He was a famed Knight of the Round Table.

Different Meanings

This word has no other distinct meanings in modern English. It refers solely to the Arthurian knight.

Noun

1. (Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table