Arthur
1. elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) • Syn: Chester A. Arthur, Chester Alan Arthur, President Arthur • Instance Hypernyms: President of the United States, United States President, President, Chief Executive 2. a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot • Syn: King Arthur • Derivationally related forms: Arthurian • Instance Hypernyms: fictional character, fictitious character, character
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