| Meaning | Friend 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). | |
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| Synonym | Pythias | |
| Instance of | friend | A person you know well and regard with affection and trust |
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