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Galahad.

Sir Galahad, 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.

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  1. Sir Galahad, 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. A male given name from the Celtic languages in occasional use since the 19th century.

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  3. A hamlet in Flagstaff County, in east-central Alberta.

Where this word comes from

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

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

Where this word comes from

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

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