: a legendary king of the Britons whose story is based on traditions of a sixth century military leader
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“Arthur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arthur. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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Arthur
biographical name
Ar·thur
ˈär-thər 
Chester Alan 1829–1886 vice president of the U.S. (1881); 21st president of the U.S. (1881–85)
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