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Guinevere

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Guin·​e·​vere | \ ˈgwi-nə-ˌvir How to pronounce Guinevere (audio) , British also ˈgi- \

Definition of Guinevere

: the wife of King Arthur and mistress of Lancelot

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Guinevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Guinevere. Accessed 3 Jun. 2020.

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