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Bors

noun
\ ˈbȯrz How to pronounce Bors (audio) \

Definition of Bors

: a knight of the Round Table and nephew of Lancelot

First Known Use of Bors

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Bors

Middle English, from Middle French Bohort

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