Alcimedon
Americannoun
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an Arcadian hero whose daughter, Philao, was seduced by Hercules.
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(in theIliad ) a son of Laerces who was a captain of the Myrmidons under Patroclus.
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If ever they swerve a hair's breadth from their oaths—— Alcimedon.
From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Gilbert Murray
She talks with her Maids, and Alcimedon goes over to her.
From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Gilbert Murray
The hoary Phœnix of equestrian fame235 The fourth band led to battle, and the fifth Laërceus' offspring, bold Alcimedon.
From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by William Cowper
The old knight Phoenix was captain of the fourth company, and Alcimedon, noble son of Laerceus of the fifth.
From The Iliad by Homer
Oh, we all know she has witched old Alcimedon, long ago.
From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Gilbert Murray
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