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Milesian

Milesian logo #21002• (n.) A native or inhabitant of Miletus. • (a.) Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants. • (a.) 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. • (n.) A native or inhabitan...
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Milesian

Milesian logo #21003(from the article `Tuatha Dé Danann`) ...relates that, after they were banished from heaven because of their knowledge, they descended on Ireland in a cloud of mist. They were thought to ...
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Milesian

Milesian logo #20972Mi·le'sian adjective [ Latin Milesius , Greek ....] 1. (Anc. Geology) Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants. 2. (Irish Legendary Hist.) Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about ...
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Milesian

Milesian logo #20972Mi·le'sian noun 1. A native or inhabitant of Miletus. 2. A native or inhabitant of Ireland.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/65
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