Definition

Noun: - The supreme war chief of the ancient Britons: A title used in ancient Britain and Wales to denote a supreme leader or commander, particularly in times of war.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Uther Pendragon was a legendary king of the Britons.
  • The title of Pendragon was bestowed upon the leader who could unite the tribes against invasion.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used historically and in Arthurian legend to refer to a high king or overlord.
  • In the tales, Arthur's father is Uther Pendragon.

Variants and Related Words

• Pendragonship (n): The office, rank, or period of rule of a Pendragon.
  • His pendragonship was marked by constant warfare.

Synonyms

• High king
• Overlord
• Supreme commander

Notes on Meaning

• The word is primarily historical and literary. Its modern use is almost exclusively in reference to Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend. It is not used for contemporary military or political leaders.

Noun

1. the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons