ARGIVE

Argive

(adjective) of or relating to the ancient Greek city of Argos or its people

Argive

(noun) a native or inhabitant of the city of Argos

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ar"give, a. Etym: [L. Argivus, fr. Argos, Argi.]

Definition: Of or performance to Argos, the capital of Argolis in Greece.

– n.

Definition: A native of Argos. Often used as a generic term, equivalent to Grecian or Greek.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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