King Arthur Vocabulary

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maude radford warrenking arthur

Define hermit.

person living alone, sometimes as a religious discipline

What is Whitsuntide?

the weekend or week which includes Pentecost.

What is a turret?

a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a castle.

Define perilous.

full of danger or risk

What is plumage?

a bird's feathers, collectively

What is a mantle?

a loose sleeveless cloak or shaw

Define stalwart.

loyal, reliable and hardworking

What is a scabbard?

a sheath for the blade of a sword, typically made of leather or metal

A person who brings official news is a...

herald

a blazon is a...

a coat of arms

define contend.

engage in competition

If something is luminous, it is..

softly bright or radiant