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Parthian

Parthian Meaning & Definition
Parthian Definition And Meaning

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

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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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