n. the constellation Ursa Major or its seven bright stars. Also called PLOUGH.
[ OE Carles wgn the wain of Carl (Charles the Great, Charlemagne), perh. by assoc. of the star Arcturus with legends of King Arthur and Charlemagne ]
n. the constellation Ursa Major or its seven bright stars. Also called PLOUGH.
[ OE Carles wgn the wain of Carl (Charles the Great, Charlemagne), perh. by assoc. of the star Arcturus with legends of King Arthur and Charlemagne ]
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