: a knight of the Round Table and nephew of King Arthur

Examples of Gawain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web David Lowery directs Dev Patel as Gawain, who sets out on a journey to face the title character. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 June 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gawain was in the 14th century

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“Gawain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gawain. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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