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What does Milesian mean?
Milesian
noun
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(historical) a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor. [from 16th c.]
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a follower of the Milesian school of philosophy founded by Thales
Milesian
adjective
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Pertaining to Miletus or its inhabitants. [from 16th c.]
Milesian
adjective
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Pertaining to Milesius or his people; Irish.
Milesian
noun
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A member of a people in Irish mythology, the descendants of Míl Espáine.
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(dated, sometimes, _, humorous) An Irishman; someone of Irish origin.
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