Milesian (redirected from Milesians)

Mi·le·sian ¹  (m-lzhn, -shn)

adj.

Of or relating to Miletus or its inhabitants.

n.

A native or inhabitant of Miletus.

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[From Latin Mlsius, from Greek Mlsios, from Mltos, Miletus.]

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Mi·le·sian ²  (m-lzhn, -shn)

n.

1. Mythology A member of a people who invaded Ireland and became the ancestors of the Irish.

2. A native or inhabitant of Ireland.

adj.

Of or relating to Ireland; Irish.

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[After Milesius, legendary ancestor of the Irish people.]

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Milesian¹

adj

(Historical Terms) of or relating to Miletus

n

(Historical Terms) an inhabitant of Miletus

[via Latin from Greek Milēsios]

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Milesian² Facetious

adj

(Social Science / Peoples) Irish

n

(Social Science / Peoples) an Irishman

[from Milesius, a fictitious king of Spain whose sons were supposed to have conquered Ireland]