"Galfridian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Galfridian [comparative], most Galfridian [superlative]
Etymology: From his Latin name, Galfridus Monemutensis, + -ian. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin, {{suffix|en||ian}} + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Galfridian (comparative more Galfridian, superlative most Galfridian)
  1. Of or relating to Geoffrey of Monmouth (c.1100–c.1155), cleric and one of the major figures in the development of British historiography and the popularity of tales of King Arthur.

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