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Webster 1913 Edition


Camelot

Came′lot

,
Noun.
See
Camelet
.
[Obs.]

Definition 2024


Camelot

Camelot

See also: camelot

English

Proper noun

Camelot

  1. (Britain, mythology) The stronghold of King Arthur in the Arthurian legend.
  2. (US, politics, fandom slang) The administration and surrounding mysticism of President John F. Kennedy (in reference to a contemporary musical of the same name).

Derived terms

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camelot

camelot

See also: Camelot

English

Noun

camelot (plural camelots)

  1. Alternative form of camlet

French

Etymology

From cameloter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kamlo/

Noun

camelot m (plural camelots)

  1. street vendor, peddler, hawker
    • 2008, Jacques Vergès, Journal: la passion de défendre, Rocher, page 85:
      Mardi 5 avril: un camelot vend une voiture d’occasion à un client qui ne sait pas conduire
      Tuesday, April 5: a hawker sells a used car to a customer who doesn’t know how to drive

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