WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Arthur n 1: elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) [syn: Arthur, Chester A. Arthur, Chester Alan Arthur, President Arthur] 2: a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot [syn: Arthur, King Arthur]