E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Arthur,
King of the Sil’urs, a tribe of ancient Britons, was mortally wounded in the battle of Camlan, in Cornwall, raised by the revolt of his nephew, Modred. He was taken to Glastonbury, where he died.
1
His wife was Guinever, who committed adultery with Sir Launcelot of the Lake, one of the Knights of the Round Table.
2
He was the natural son of Uther and Igerna (wife of Gorlois, duke of Cornwall), and was brought up by Sir Ector.
3
He was born at Tintad gel or Tintagel, a castle in Cornwall.
4
His habitual residence was Caerleon, in Wales; and he was buried at Av’alon.
5
His sword was called Excal’ibar or Excalibor; his spear, Rone (1 syl.), and his shield, Pridwin. His dog was named Cavall. (See ROUND TABLE KNIGHTS.)
s, a tribe of ancient Britons, was mortally wounded in the battle of Camlan, in Cornwall, raised by the revolt of his nephew, Modred. He was taken to Glastonbury, where he died.
