HyperDic: phintias

English > 1 sense of the word Phintias:
NOUNperson Phintias, Pythiasfriend of Damon
English > Phintias: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningFriend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned in time the tyrant released them both (4th century BC).
SynonymPythias
Instance offriendA person you know well and regard with affection and trust

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