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Amadis

American  
[am-uh-dis] / ˈæm ə dɪs /

noun

  1. (in medieval literature) a knight-errant, model of the chivalric hero.

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It is like the enchantments they tell of in the Legend of Amadis!

From Time Magazine Archive

After several other adventures which it would be tedious to recount, Amadis arrived with Gandalin at the Court of King Perion, in Gaul.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

For some time Amadis led a life of ease, hunting and feasting, and contenting himself with such news of his lady as he could obtain.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

Shortly after this Amadis encountered the King of Sicily.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

This action naturally gave colour to the stories of the mischief-makers at Lisuarte’s Court, who desired to put Amadis to shame.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

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