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Arthur

[ahr-ther]

noun

  1. Chester Alan, 1830–86, 21st president of the U.S. 1881–85.

  2. legendary king in ancient Britain: leader of the Knights of the Round Table.

  3. a first name.



Arthur

/ ˈɑːθə /

noun

  1. a legendary king of the Britons in the sixth century ad , who led Celtic resistance against the Saxons: possibly based on a historical figure; represented as leader of the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot

  2. Chester Alan. 1830–86, 21st president of the US (1881–85)

  3. informal,  to be in a state of confusion

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Seventh seed Djokovic hung over the net as he waited to congratulate Alcaraz, before waving to all corners of Arthur Ashe Stadium as he departed.

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The tennis failed to captivate as the seats on Arthur Ashe Stadium started to fill out, with a constant murmur of chatter acting as a soundtrack to the action.

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Targeting Arthur Fils' body in Rome earlier this year did not pay off, as the incident fuelled the Frenchman on his way to victory.

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It was dubbed Operation Excalibur, in honor of the legendary sword of King Arthur that granted him divine right to rule, a point also included in court documents.

The world number seven highlighted his serve for keeping him out of trouble on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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