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Tantalean, a.|tænˈteɪliːən|
Also -ian.
[f. L. tantale-us (f. Tantalus) + -an.]
Of or pertaining to Tantalus; like that of Tantalus; tantalizing.
a1618Davies Wittes Pilgr. Wks. (Grosart) II. 24 Men ouertoild in Common-Wealth affaires Gett much Tantalian wealth by wealthie paines. 1671H. M. tr. Erasm. Colloq. 540 The Lord will take away the Tantalean stone [orig. Dominus tollet saxum Tantaleum, i.e. the rock that threatened to fall on Tantalus; hence, the impending punishment for sin]. 1866J. B. Rose tr. Ovid's Met. 157 Niobe With tongue Tantalian reprobate and free. |