Definitions for Milesian

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Milesian Mi·le·sian

Spelling: [mi-lee-zhuh n, -shuh n, mahy-]

IPA: /mɪˈli ʒən, -ʃən, maɪ-/

Milesian is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 359 anagrams from letters in Milesian (aeiilmns).

Definitions for Milesian

noun

1. any of the people from Spain who invaded Ireland and defeated the Tuatha Dé Danann, and who were the ancestors of the present Irish people.
2. (sometimes lowercase) an Irishman.
3. a native of Miletus.

adjective

1. (sometimes lowercase) Irish.
2. of or relating to Miletus.
3. Philosophy. noting or pertaining to a school of philosophers of the late 7th to early 5th centuries b.c., including Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes, which was primarily concerned with the nature of matter and change.

Origin of Milesian

1765-75; Milēsi(us) (Latinization of Irish Miled, legendary Spanish king) + -an

Examples for Milesian

Alluding to the Milesian tales, some of the earliest romances.

At school the young Milesian had been distinguished in the exercise of vaulting.

And Isidore, another Milesian, was also a master of machinery.

The latter were appointed by the elders of the merchant-body in this Milesian colony.

But he had the right to keep his own council, and the Milesian asked no questions.

The robe of fine Milesian texture, was saffron-coloured, with a purple edge.

"No, no, I have a plan," shouted Theopompus the Milesian merchant.

Were they swept into the sea by the advancing hosts of the Milesian tribes?

You have heard, Menexenus, the oration of Aspasia the Milesian.

Croesus sat by Rhodopis, Theopompus the Milesian lay at her feet.