fidus Achates
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of fidus Achates
Latin, literally: faithful Achates, the name of the faithful companion of Aeneas in Virgil's Aeneid
Example Sentences
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No. 2 man on the board is the President's fidus Achates, Harry Hopkins.
From Time Magazine Archive
He has long been the fidus Achates of the Hampden Company.
From Time Magazine Archive
Upon my word,"—he said, to his fidus Achates, Marius Longford,—"I am enduring a great deal for the sake of the Vancourt millions!
From God's Good Man by Corelli, Marie
He came, after sundry messages had been sent after him, and with him his fidus Achates.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various
Old enough, perhaps, but scarce wise enough, if he has chosen this fellow for his fidus Achates.
From The Bride of Lammermoor by Scott, Walter, Sir
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