Guinevere
noun
Guin·e·vere
ˈgwi-nə-ˌvir 
British also ˈgi-
: the wife of King Arthur and mistress of Lancelot
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Guinevere was
in the 15th century
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“Guinevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Guinevere. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.
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