"Uther" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈjuːθə(ɹ)/, /ˈuːθə(ɹ)/
Etymology: From Middle English Uther, from Middle Welsh Uthyr. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|Uther}} Middle English Uther, {{der|en|wlm|Uthyr}} Middle Welsh Uthyr Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Uther
  1. (Arthurian legend) The father of King Arthur. Wikipedia link: Uther Categories (topical): Arthurian mythology Translations (father of King Arthur): ユーサー (Yūsā) (Japanese), Uthr (Welsh), Wthyr (Welsh)
    Sense id: en-Uther-en-name-xAnRShFG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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