Clearchus

[ klee-ahr-kuhs ]

/ kliˈɑr kəs /

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noun

died 401 b.c., Spartan general.

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How to use Clearchus in a sentence

Clearchus, a Spartan, commanded the principal body of these brave mercenaries.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
The suggestion was approved, and with fifteen vessels duly manned from Megara, or furnished by other allies, Clearchus set out.
Hellenica|Xenophon
Hearing what had been done to their comrade, his fellows fretted and fumed, and were highly incensed against Clearchus.
Anabasis|Xenophon
One of Menon's men, who was splitting wood, caught sight of Clearchus as he rode past, and aimed a blow at him with his axe.
Anabasis|Xenophon

Clearchus summoned Proxenus, who was next him, and debated whether to send a detachment or to go in a body to the camp to save it.
Anabasis|Xenophon