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DRACONIAN
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
Example:
Draconian measures
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
Draco (Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC))
Derivation:
Draco (Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC))
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