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PYTHIAS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC)
Synonyms:
Phintias; Pythias
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
friend (a person you know well and regard with affection and trust)
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