Definition

Proper noun 1. A knight of the Round Table: In Arthurian legend, Gawain is a prominent knight, renowned for his chivalry, courage, and courtesy. He is typically depicted as a nephew of King Arthur.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Sir Gawain is one of the most famous knights in Arthurian legend.
  • The story of Gawain and the Green Knight is a classic medieval romance.
  • In many tales, Gawain is portrayed as a paragon of knightly virtue.

Advanced Usage

• "Gawain's character": Refers to the literary and legendary portrayal of the knight's moral qualities and adventures.
  • The poem explores the complexity of Gawain's character, testing his chivalric ideals.

Variants and Related Words

• Gawainesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of Sir Gawain, particularly in terms of chivalric behavior.
  • His Gawainesque courtesy impressed everyone at the court.

Synonyms

• Knight of the Round Table: A member of the legendary order serving King Arthur.
• Arthurian knight: A knight featured in the legends of King Arthur.

Related Idioms

• "A Gawain-like quest": Refers to a difficult journey or undertaking that tests one's honor and courage, akin to the knight's adventures.
  • His search for the truth became a Gawain-like quest, full of moral challenges.

Noun

1. (Arthurian legend) a nephew of Arthur and one of the knights of the Round Table