fidus Achates

Meanings

noun

A trusty companion.
The conning tower on the crown of the knoll, from which Mr. Evans, with his fidus Achates, Dr. Duncan Mackenzie, by his side, takes his survey of his dominions.
1907, Ronald M. Burrows, The Discoveries In Crete, page 22

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