PYTHIAS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 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:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

friend (a person you know well and regard with affection and trust)

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