amadis
|am-a-dis|
C2
/ˈæmədɪs/
chivalrous knight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amadis' originates from the name 'Amadis de Gaula,' a fictional knight in a popular medieval Spanish romance.
Historical Evolution
'Amadis de Gaula' was a character in a 14th-century Spanish novel, which influenced the use of 'amadis' to describe chivalrous knights.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the character 'Amadis de Gaula,' but over time it evolved to describe any gallant knight.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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