| NOUN | person | William Tell, Tell | a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer |
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| Meaning | A Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap). | |
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| Synonym | Tell | |
| Instance of | archer, bowman | A person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow |
| Spanish | William Tell | |
| Catalan | Guillem Tell, Tell | |
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