excalibur

Meanings

• noun

  A legendary sword in Arthurian legend, said to have been drawn from a stone by King Arthur and to have been returned to the stone by Merlin when Arthur was mortally wounded.

  - "Excalibur was the sword that King Arthur used to defeat his enemies."
  - "According to legend, Excalibur was hidden in a lake until it was needed again."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with excalibur
excalibur , calibre , libra , librate , sublime , prime , rhyme , mime , jibe , hymn,ymn , grime

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Variants

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Excalibur

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Etymology

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Old English 'seax ifol' meaning 'Sword in a sheath' or 'Sword of the people'.

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Trivia

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1. Excalibur is said to have been forged by the legendary blacksmith, Goibniu.

2. According to some versions of the legend, Excalibur was also known as Caliburn or Caliburnus.

3. Excalibur is said to have been returned to the Lady of the Lake after King Arthur's death, and was later taken by Sir Bedivere and returned to the stone from which it was drawn.

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1. King Arthur: King Arthur is a legendary British monarch who is said to have led Britain during a period surrounded by mysticism and magic. He is most famous for leading the Knights of the Round Table.

2. Merlin: Merlin is a legendary sorcerer and magician from Arthurian legend. He is said to have played a crucial role in the rise of King Arthur and the establishment of his kingdom.

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Culture

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Excalibur is a legendary sword from Arthurian legend and has been depicted in numerous works of literature, art, music, and film. It is often associated with the ideals of chivalry and the heroism of King Arthur and his knights.

How to Memorize "excalibur"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize Excalibur, visualize a large, sharp sword in a stone. Imagine King Arthur pulling the sword from the stone and using it to defeat his enemies.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize Excalibur, associate it with the ideals of chivalry and heroism. Think of King Arthur and his knights using the sword to protect the people and uphold justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize Excalibur, use the mnemonic 'Sword in a Stone' to help remember its name.

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