n. [ Pg. mil reis, i. e., one thousand reis; mil a thousand + reis, pl. of real a rei. ] A Portuguese money of account rated in the treasury department of the United States at one dollar and eight cents; also, a Brazilian money of account rated at fifty-four cents and six mills (1913). [ 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 ]
n. 1. A stone serving the same purpose as a milepost. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An event or accomplishment marking a significant advance in an endeavor; a notable achievment; as, putting a man in orbit was a major milestone on the way to the moon. Syn. -- milepost. [ PJC ]
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