fidus Achates

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fidus Achates

  1. A trusty companion.
    • 1907, Ronald M. Burrows, The Discoveries In Crete, page 22:
      The conning tower on the crown of the knoll, from which Mr. Evans, with his fidus Achates, Dr. Duncan Mackenzie, by his side, takes his survey of his dominions.