Arthur — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A male given name from the Celtic languages.

   Examples

   Young Arthur is alive: this hand of mine / Is yet a maiden and an innocent hand, / Not painted with the crimson spots of blood.

   "Is his name Arthur?" "Arthur James." "It’s quite an old-fashioned name." "We’re an old-fashioned family. His mother was fond of Tennyson."

   More examples (1)

   "It will not be his only name," Mr. Saporta said, and his glance hoped he had found an acceptable solution. "We shall also call him 'Aaron'. That will be his Jewish name. But for everyday purposes—Arthur."

2. A surname originating as a patronymic.

3. A number of places in the United States: A village in Douglas County and Moultrie County, Illinois.

4. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Patoka Township, Pike County, Indiana.

5. A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Ida County, Iowa.

6. A number of places in the United States: A village, the county seat of Arthur County, Nebraska.

7. A number of places in the United States: A ghost town in Elko County, Nevada.

8. A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Cass County, North Dakota.

9. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Paulding County, Ohio.

10. A number of places in the United States: A ghost town in Stephens County, Oklahoma.

11. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee.

12. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia.

13. A number of places in the United States: A town in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

14. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in the town of Lima, Grant County, Wisconsin.

15. A former rural municipality in Manitoba, Canada, now part of the municipality of Two Borders.

16. A community in Wellington North township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

Noun

1. Guinness stout.

   Usage

   • Ireland
   • Informal
   • Uncountable