Laertes
[ley-ur-teez, -air-]
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noun Classical Mythology.
the father of Odysseus.
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And Laertes says that "virtue itself" cannot escape calumny.
The Man ShakespeareFrank Harris
He had none of the direct, passionate, conscienceless resolution of Laertes.
The Man ShakespeareFrank Harris
Laertes escaped by going abroad, but the girl had to stay at home.
PipefulsChristopher Morley
It was not long before they came to the green fields which were cared for by Laertes.
I desire to learn what became of Odysseus, the son of Laertes.
Laertes
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