What does Milesian mean?
Definitions for Milesian
mɪˈli ʒən, -ʃən, maɪ-mile·sian
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Webster Dictionary
Milesianadjective
of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants
Milesianadjective
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
Milesiannoun
a native or inhabitant of Miletus
Milesiannoun
a native or inhabitant of Ireland
Etymology: [L. Milesius, Gr. .]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Milesian
mi-lē′zhan, adj. of or pertaining to Ireland or to the Irish race.—n. an Irishman. [Milesius, a fabulous king of Spain, whose sons seized Ireland.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
milesian
A native or inhabitant of Ireland, descended according to the legendary history of the country from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons conquered the island 1300 B.C., and established a new order of nobility.
milesian
Pertaining to Ireland, from the tradition that King Milesius of Spain once conquered the country.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Milesian in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Milesian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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