Elaine definition

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In Arthurian legend, a woman who died of unrequited love of Lancelot.
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In Arthurian legend, the mother of Galahad by Lancelot.
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(person) A woman of Astolat, who loves Lancelot.
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(person) The mother of Galahad.
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A female given name.
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(name, person, proper) A feminine name.
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Origin of elaine

  • From Old French Elaine variant of Elene, cognate to Modern English Helen, ultimately from Ancient Greek. A Celtic origin has also been suggested since the name appears in Arthurian legend.

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Elaine Sentence Examples

  • Tricked into a liaison with the Fisher King's daughter Elaine, he becomes the father of Galahad, the Grail winner, and, as a result of the queen's jealous anger at his relations with the lady, goes mad, and remains an exile from the court for some years.

  • The idyls were four in number, "Enid," "Vivien" (no longer called "Nimue"), "Elaine" and "Guinevere."

  • Tube for ten matriarch Elaine who he was chairman majestic star used.

  • For more information, please contact Elaine Toland on 01273 674253 Footage and jpeg images of last year's event are available.

  • Sister cruise li river elaine was along the country's nights from per of murals of.

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