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Colgrevance

Arthurian Legend
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A loyal Knight of the Round Table who often serves as a messenger or companion in chivalric adventures.

Detailed Definition
Colgrevance exemplifies steadfast service and camaraderie among Arthur’s knights. In poetry, he represents the unsung virtues of loyalty and reliability, essential yet overshadowed by more dramatic heroic figures.
Example
Example in poetry:
Colgrevance, a Knight of the Round Table in Malory, inspires poems about steadfast loyalty—e.g., “Colgrevance held the rear guard when others fled Mordred’s fire”; Though not prominent, his name lends authenticity to ensemble portraits: “Among the many, Colgrevance—unflinching, unnamed in glory”; Poets use him to honor the unsung: “No ballad sings Colgrevance, yet his shield bore the brunt of betrayal”; In educational verse, he exemplifies collective courage; His presence in poetry underscores that every table needs quiet pillars.
Additional Notes
Colgrevance is a loyal but minor Knight of the Round Table in Malory, often serving as a messenger or companion in group adventures. Though rarely central, his presence underscores the collective nature of Camelot—where even unnamed knights uphold the Table’s ethos. Poets use figures like Colgrevance to honor steadfastness without glory. For students, he exemplifies the “chorus” function in Arthurian narrative: these knights provide realism, reinforce communal values, and highlight the contrast between individual heroism and collective duty in poetic structure.
Also Known As
Colgrevance the Courteous Sir Colgrevance Colgryvaunce
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