"Pendragon" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

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  1. (Arthurian legend) Epithet of Uther, the father of King Arthur. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Arthurian mythology
    Sense id: en-Pendragon-enm-noun-mnGQan8m Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header

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