Milesian

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English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle French Milesien, and its source Latin Mīlēsius, from Ancient Greek Μιλήσιος (Milḗsios).

Pronunciation

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Noun

Milesian (plural Milesians)

  1. A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor. [from 16th c.]

Adjective

Milesian (comparative more Milesian, superlative most Milesian)

  1. Pertaining to Miletus or its inhabitants. [from 16th c.]

Etymology 2

Noun

Milesian (plural Milesians)

  1. A member of a people in Irish mythology, the descendants of Míl Espáine.
  2. (dated, sometimes humorous) An Irishman; someone of Irish origin.

Adjective

Milesian (comparative more Milesian, superlative most Milesian)

  1. (dated, sometimes humorous) Irish.

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