Lachesis

[ lach-uh-sis ]

nounClassical Mythology.
  1. the Fate who determines the length of the thread of life.

Origin of Lachesis

1
<Latin <Greek, personification of láchesis destiny, equivalent to lache(în) to happen or obtain by lot + -sis-sis

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How to use Lachesis in a sentence

  • Clotho draws the thread, Lachesis turns the wheel, and Atropos cuts the string asunder when spun to a due length.

  • Lachesis is represented with a spindle, Clotho with the thread, and Atropos with shears, with which she cuts it off.

  • Charles made his adieux to Clotho and Lachesis, and departed at the other end of the room.

    Ravenshoe | Henry Kingsley
  • There is a charming representation of Lachesis, which depicts her in all the grace of youth and beauty.

  • Lachesis from his face thought him a boy, But counting his victories she thought him full of years.

    Georges Guynemer | Henry Bordeaux

British Dictionary definitions for Lachesis

Lachesis

/ (ˈlækɪsɪs) /


noun
  1. Greek myth one of the three Fates

Origin of Lachesis

1
via Latin from Greek, from lakhesis destiny, from lakhein to befall by lot

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