Galahad

noun

Definition of Galahadnext
as in knight

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  1. knight
  2. prince
Noun
  • Between Two Fires is a zippy historical monster story, where a bandit ex-knight and a young girl beset by visions have to contend with plague and inhuman monsters.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Published by Curvebender in honor of Martin’s centenary, the book features a new foreword written by another knight of the turntable, Sir Paul McCartney.
    — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • Throughout the first six months of the war, the widespread response to Iranian attacks was posting images of the flag, the crown prince, and a prayer for the country.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In response, the prince advised young Saudis living and working in Silicon Valley to refine their skills at premier tech companies before bringing their expertise home, the New York Post reported.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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