a. [ L. Milesius, Gr. &unr_;. ] [ 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 ] |