Percival

Percival [pur-suh-vuh l] Examples noun

Also Perceval, Per·ci·vale. Arthurian Romance. a knight of King Arthur’s court who sought the Holy Grail: comparable to Parzival or Parsifal in Teutonic legend.
a male given name: from Old French words meaning “pierce” and “valley.”

Examples from the Web for percival Historical Examples of percival

“Looks as if there were something doing there,” said Percival, as they drove off the wharf.

Harry Leon Wilson

“I’ve just finished,” said Percival, glancing down the last sheet.

Harry Leon Wilson

Half a dozen of Percival’s friends sat at the table with them from time to time.

Harry Leon Wilson

On the contrary, indeed, he appeared to joy immensely in Percival’s way of life.

Harry Leon Wilson

“But I tell you she isn’t right,” insisted Percival, warmly.

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British Dictionary definitions for percival Percival Perceval noun

(in Arthurian legend) a knight in King Arthur’s courtGerman equivalent: Parzival