New American Oxford Dictionary
Perceval
Per ce val |ˈpərsəvəl ˈpərsəvəl | a legendary figure dating back to ancient times, found in French, German, and English poetry from the late 12th century onward. He is the father of Lohengrin and the hero of a number of legends, some of which are associated with the Holy Grail. Also called Parsifal.
Perceval, Spencer
Per ce val, Spencer |ˈpərsəvəl ˈpərsəvəl | (1762 –1812 ), British statesman; prime minister 1809 –12. He was shot dead in the lobby of the House of Commons by a bankrupt merchant who blamed the government for his insolvency.
Oxford Dictionary
Perceval
Perceval |ˈpəːsɪv (ə )l | a legendary figure dating back to ancient times, found in French, German, and English poetry from the late 12th century onwards. He is the father of Lohengrin and the hero of a number of legends, some of which are associated with the Holy Grail. Also called Parsifal.
Perceval, Spencer
Perceval, Spencer |ˈpəːsɪv (ə )l | (1762 –1812 ), British Tory statesman, Prime Minister 1809 –12. He was shot dead in the lobby of the House of Commons by a bankrupt merchant who blamed the government for his insolvency.