E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Perceval (Sir),
of Wales. A knight of the Round Table, son of Sir Pellinore, and brother of Sir Lamerock. He went in quest of the St. Graal (q.v.). Chrétien de Troyes wrote the Roman de Perceval. (15411596.) Menessier wrote the same in verse.