Arthur n 1: elected Vice President and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) [syn: {Chester A. Arthur}, {Chester Alan Arthur}, {President Arthur}] 2: a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot [syn: {King Arthur}]