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English definition of Excalibur

Simplified Chinese-English Dictionary

Excalibur

[eks5kAlibE]

n.

( Legendary) King Arthur's Excalibur

American Heritage Dictionary Dual Interpretation

Excalibur

Ex.cal.i.bur

AHD:[µk-sk²l"...-b...r]

D.J.[ek6sk#l*b*]

K.K.[Wk6sk#l*b+]

n. (noun)

In Arthurian legend, the sword belonging to King Arthur.

Excelsior: the sword belonging to King Arthur in Arthurian legend

Etymology

Middle English

Middle English

alteration perhaps influenced by Latin chalybs [steel]

Possibly influenced by Latin chalybs [steel]

of Medieval Latin Caliburnus

Medieval Latin Variation of Caliburnus

from Middle Welsh Caletuwlch

from Middle Welsh Caletuwlch

or Middle Irish Caladbolg [a legendary sword]

or Middle Irish Caladbolg [a legendary sword]

Modern English-Chinese Comprehensive Dictionary

Excalibur

[eks5kAlibE]

n.

(Legendary) Excalibur, the sword of King Arthur, King of England

Excalibur and Caladbolg are related! ......

Caladbolg,Caladcolg→Caledfwlch→Caliburnus.Caliburn, Caliburne, Calyburn→Calibour→(~et calibour)? →Escalibor→ExCalibour→Excalibur