Definition of Pendragon in English:
Pendragon
noun pɛnˈdraɡ(ə)nˌpɛnˈdræɡən
A title given to an ancient British or Welsh prince holding or claiming supreme power.
Example sentencesExamples
- The following is a mandate listed by Pendragon.
- It was a close run thing, with Pendragon from Hampshire Brewery taking the honours.
- In later tales of Arthur he is often given the surname Pendragon, which means ‘Dragon Chief’.
- When King Luther Pendragon heard news that his queen had given birth to a healthy son his thoughts leapt forward to a mighty kingdom under the red banner of the Pendragon.
- Before Arthur died, he had, for the most part, buried the flag of the Pendragon, the flag of Avalon, beneath a Christian banner.
Origin
Welsh, literally 'chief war-leader', from pen 'head' + dragon 'standard'.
Definition of Pendragon in US English:
Pendragon
nounˌpɛnˈdræɡənˌpenˈdraɡən
A title given to an ancient British or Welsh prince holding or claiming supreme power.
Example sentencesExamples
- The following is a mandate listed by Pendragon.
- In later tales of Arthur he is often given the surname Pendragon, which means ‘Dragon Chief’.
- Before Arthur died, he had, for the most part, buried the flag of the Pendragon, the flag of Avalon, beneath a Christian banner.
- It was a close run thing, with Pendragon from Hampshire Brewery taking the honours.
- When King Luther Pendragon heard news that his queen had given birth to a healthy son his thoughts leapt forward to a mighty kingdom under the red banner of the Pendragon.
Origin
Welsh, literally ‘chief war-leader’, from pen ‘head’ + dragon ‘standard’.