any 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.
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.
1765–75; Milēsi ( us ) (Latinization of Irish Miled, legendary Spanish king) + -an
1540–50; < Latin Milēsius inhabitant of Miletus ( def. ) + -an
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Thales and two of his students, Anaximander and Anaximenes, made up the monist Milesian school.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
Mr. Glasper, who supervised the music in Don Cheadle’s brash, kinetic biopic, “Miles Ahead,” has studied Milesian music and attitude closely over the last several years.
From New York Times • May 25, 2016
Descended from an ancient Milesian family, she betrayed her origin in her complexion, which was a rich brunette, reflecting in warm, sunny tints the mantling blood, which came and went at every emotion.
From Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt
—What is the origin of the term Milesian as applied to certain races among the Irish?
And the Milesian are better than those called κρεῖοι; and the green are better than the dry, and those which have been soaked are better than those which have not been.
From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us
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