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PROCRUSTEAN
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
Procrustes ((Greek mythology) a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer; he would capture people and tie them to an iron bed, stretching them or hacking off their legs to make them fit; was killed by Theseus)
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