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Milesian — Mi*le sian, a. [L. Milesius, Gr. ?.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anc. Geog.) Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants. [1913 Webster] 2. (Irish Legendary Hist.) Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Milesian — Mi*le sian, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Miletus. [1913 Webster] 2. A native or inhabitant of Ireland. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
milesian — milesián s. n. (sil. si an) Trimis de siveco, 10.08.2004. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic … Dicționar Român
milesian — I. mə̇ˈlēzhən, (ˈ)mī|l , ēshən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin milesius Milesian (from Greek milēsios, from Milētus Miletus) + English an 1. : of or belonging to the ancient city of Miletus, Asia Minor … Useful english dictionary
Milesian tales — plural noun Witty self indulgent tales, from a lost book so called, by Aristides ‘of Miletus (2c BC) • • • Main Entry: ↑Milesian … Useful english dictionary
Milesian tale — The Milesian tale (Milesiaka, in Latin fabula milesiaca, or Milesiae fabula) originates in ancient Greek and Roman literature. According to most authorities, it is a short story, fable, or folktale featuring love and adventure, usually being… … Wikipedia
Milesian school — Location of Miletus on the western coast of Anatolia, home to Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes The Milesian school was a school of thought founded in the 6th century BC. The ideas associated with it are exemplified by three philosophers from… … Wikipedia
Milesian tale — ▪ literature Greek Milēsiaka , Latin Milesia fabula originally one of a group of works written in Greek by Aristides of Miletus (2nd century BC), consisting of brief erotic or picaresque tales of romantic adventure. Aristides work is… … Universalium
Milesian school — (or Ionian school ) The first Pre socratics were citizens of Miletus, a trading port where Oriental and Egyptian influences could mingle with Greek thought. The upshot was a bold, speculative cosmology, and conviction that rational explanation… … Philosophy dictionary
milesian tale — noun Usage: usually capitalized M Etymology: milesian (I) : one of a class of short salacious tales current in Greek and Roman antiquity … Useful english dictionary
