English noun: Arthur | |||
1. | Arthur (person) elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) | ||
Synonyms | Chester A. Arthur, Chester Alan Arthur, President Arthur | ||
Instance hypernym | Chief Executive, President, President of the United States, United States President | ||
2. | Arthur (person) a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot | ||
Synonyms | King Arthur | ||
Instance hypernym | character, fictional character, fictitious character | ||