About The Word Parthian
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Parthian
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What's The Definition Of Parthian?
[n] a native or inhabitant of Parthia
[adj] 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 [adj] pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; "Parthian archeology" Synonyms | Synonyms for Parthian: last | parting Related Terms | Find terms related to Parthian: See Also | Asian | Asiatic | Parthia Parthian In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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