Galahad

English

Etymology

From Old French Galahad, of obscure origin and meaning. Suggestions include Old Welsh, or biblical Gilead.

Proper noun

Galahad

  1. (Arthurian legend) Sir Galahad, son of Sir Lancelot, a knight of King Arthur's Round Table famously known for his purity and who was one of the three achievers of the quest for the Holy Grail.
  2. (rare) A male given name from the Celtic languages in occasional use since the 19th century.
  3. A hamlet in Flagstaff County, in east-central Alberta.

Noun

Galahad (plural Galahads)

  1. A man considered to be pure, noble, or chivalrous.
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