"Merthur" meaning in All languages combined

See Merthur on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Merlin + Arthur. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Merlin|Arthur}} Blend of Merlin + Arthur Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Merthur
  1. (fandom slang) The ship of characters Merlin and Arthur Pendragon from the television series Merlin. Tags: slang Categories (topical): M/M ships (fandom)
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