Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Parthian"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Parthian \Par"thi*an\, a.
Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. -- n. A native
Parthia.
{Parthian arrow}, an arrow discharged at an enemy when
retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient
Parthians; hence, a parting shot.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
Parthian
adj 1: pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture;
"Parthian archeology" [syn: {Parthian}]
2: delivered at the moment of parting as if in flight or
retreat; "paused to deliver a parting shot at the door";
"a Parthian volley of expletives from Uncle Billy"- Bret
Harte [syn: {parting}]
n : a native or inhabitant of Parthia [syn: {Parthian}]
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