Milesian

Milesian · noun, adjective¹

1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΜιλήσιος
2. Latin · derived fromMīlēsius
3. Middle French · borrowed fromMilesien
4. English todayMilesian

Borrowed from Middle French Milesien, and its source Latin Mīlēsius, from Ancient Greek Μιλήσιος (Milḗsios).

Milesian · adjective, noun²

1. Latin · derived fromMilesius
2. English todayMilesian

From Latin Milesius, Latinised form of Míl Espáine, a legendary Spanish king whose sons were reputed to have conquered Ireland around 1300 BC.

First known use, by meaning

• from 16th c. a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor.
• from 16th c. Pertaining to Miletus or its inhabitants.