Arthur

noun

Ar·​thur ˈär-thər 

: a legendary king of the Britons whose story is based on traditions of a sixth century military leader

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

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)