Gawain

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

In Arthurian legend, a knight of the Round Table and nephew of King Arthur, celebrated for his courtesy, loyalty, and martial honour.

“Gawain's encounter with the Green Knight is one of the most celebrated episodes in medieval English literature.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ga·wain

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Synonyms

knightround table knight

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again aiwan angia awing ignaw wanga wigan aani agin anga awag awan awin gaia gain gawn gnaw inga naga wain wing

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awaking

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