Milesian

Milesian
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 to have conquered Ireland about 1300 b. c.; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish. [1913 Webster]


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