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parthian |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Parthian \Par"thi*an\, a. Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. -- n. A native Parthia. {Parthian arrow}, an arrow discharged at an enemy when retreating from him as was the custom of the ancient Parthians; hence a parting shot. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Parthian adj 1: pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; "Parthian archeology" [syn: {Parthian}] 2: delivered at the moment of parting as if in flight or retreat; "paused to deliver a parting shot at the door"; "a Parthian volley of expletives from Uncle Billy"- Bret Harte [syn: {parting}] n : a native or inhabitant of Parthia [syn: {Parthian}]
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