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milesian
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milesian, a. [L. Milesius, Gr. .].
- Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants. [1913 Webster]
- Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about 1300
b. c. ; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish. [1913 Webster]
milesian, n.
- A native or inhabitant of Miletus. [1913 Webster]
- A native or inhabitant of Ireland. [1913 Webster]
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