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Ephesian, a. and n.|ɪfiːʒən|
[f. L. ephesi-us (ad. Gr. ἐϕέσιος, f. Ἔϕεσος) + -an.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to Ephesus.
B. n.
1. An inhabitant of Ephesus.
1388Wyclif Ephes. Prol., Effesians [1382 Ephecyes] ben of Asie. 1876Humphreys Coin Coll. Man. vi. 53 The money of the Ephesians bore a stag.
†2. A boon companion. Obs. Cf. the use of Corinthian in Shakespeare, etc.
1597Shakes. 2 Hen. IV, ii. ii. 164 Prin. Where suppes he?.. What Company? Page. Ephesians, my Lord, of the old Church. 1598― Merry W. iv. v. 19 It is thine Host, thine Ephesian cals. |