Milesian
1any of the people from Spain who invaded Ireland and defeated the Tuatha Dé Danann, and who were the ancestors of the present Irish people.
(sometimes lowercase) an Irishman.
(sometimes lowercase) Irish.
Origin of Milesian
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Other definitions for Milesian (2 of 2)
of or relating to Miletus.
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.
a native of Miletus.
Origin of Milesian
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How to use Milesian in a sentence
Large congregations attend this chapel, and the bulk, as already intimated, are of the Milesian order.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusVirgil represents the virgins of Cyrene spinning Milesian wool dyed of a deep sea-green.
Needlework As Art | Marian AlfordThe contour of his face, as well as the features, is decidedly Milesian.
The History of Burke and Hare | George Mac GregorAnd in the end O'Hara, who was also proud of his Milesian patronymic, was obliged to admit he was right.
Mated from the Morgue | John Augustus O'SheaThe Irish banshee is held to be the distinction only of families of pure Milesian descent.
British Dictionary definitions for Milesian (1 of 2)
/ (maɪˈliːzɪən) /
of or relating to Miletus
an inhabitant of Miletus
Origin of Milesian
1British Dictionary definitions for Milesian (2 of 2)
/ (maɪˈliːzɪən) facetious /
Irish
an Irishman
Origin of Milesian
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