Per·ce·val
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Definition of Perceval
: a knight of King Arthur who wins a sight of the Holy Grail
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“Perceval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Perceval. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Perceval was in the 14th century
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