Definition

Proper noun A male given name of historical significance, specifically referring to a prominent Norman leader and military commander during the First Crusade (1096-1099). He is remembered for his role in key battles and the eventual capture of Jerusalem from Muslim control.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. It is not used in general language. * The chronicles describe Tancred as a brave and ambitious knight. * Tancred's actions at the Siege of Antioch were crucial to the crusaders' victory.

Advanced Usage

• The name Tancred later appears in literary works, such as Torquato Tasso's epic poem (1581), where he is a central heroic character. This usage references the legendary and romanticized version of the historical figure.
  • In Tasso's epic, Tancred is a paragon of chivalric virtue.

Variants and Related Words

• Tancredi: The Italian variant of the name.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for a proper noun. It can be described with phrases. * The Norman Prince * The Crusader Knight

Related Phrases

• First Crusade: The historical event with which Tancred is primarily associated.
• Principality of Galilee: The feudal state in the Kingdom of Jerusalem that Tancred ruled.

Noun

1. Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)