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† Philiˈstean, a. Obs.
Also Phy-.
[f. L. Philist(h)æus (see next) + -an.]
= Philistine a.
1623Cockeram, Phylistean embrace, is to picke ones purse, and cut his throat. 1667Milton P.L. ix. 1061 So rose..Herculean Samson, from the Harlot-lap Of Philistean Dalilah, and wak'd Shorn of his strength. |