Definitions

1. noun

a heroic warrior in Anglo-Saxon epic poetry, especially the hero of the Old English poem Beowulf.

“The epic poem Beowulf is a classic of English literature and tells the story of the legendary hero Beowulf.”

2. proper noun

the title of an Old English epic poem that tells the story of the hero Beowulf.

“The poem Beowulf has been translated into many languages and remains a popular work of literature.”