Clarent

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Clarent

  1. (Arthurian legend) A sword, the Sword in the Stone
    Synonyms: Sword of Peace, Royal Sword, Sword of Mordred, Mordred's Sword
    Hypernym: sword
    Coordinate term: Excalibur

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In some versions of the legend, Clarent is the sword of kingship, drawn from the stone, making Arthur King of England. While the sword given by the Lady of the Lake is Excalibur, the magical sword.