'Milesian' definitions:

Definition of 'Milesian'

From: GCIDE
  • Milesian \Mi*le"sian\, a. [L. Milesius, Gr. ?.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Anc. Geog.) Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Irish Legendary Hist.) 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Milesian'

From: GCIDE
  • Milesian \Mi*le"sian\, n.
  • 1. A native or inhabitant of Miletus. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A native or inhabitant of Ireland. [1913 Webster]