"Siege Perilous" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Siege Perilous [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Siege Perilous}} the Siege Perilous
  1. (mythology) In Arthurian legend, a vacant seat at the Round Table, reserved by Merlin for the knight who would one day be successful in the quest for the Holy Grail. Wikipedia link: Siege Perilous Categories (topical): Mythology Synonyms: Perilous Seat
    Sense id: en-Siege_Perilous-en-name-aXcFcKfL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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