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Meaning of 'milesian' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Milesian [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants.
- 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.
2 . Milesian [ n.]
- A native or inhabitant of Miletus.
- A native or inhabitant of Ireland.

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milage milanese milch mild milden mildew mildewed mildewing mildly mildness

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