Definitions for: Parthian


[n] a native or inhabitant of Parthia
[adj] 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
[adj] pertaining to Parthia or its people or language or culture; "Parthian archeology"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: last, parting

See Also: Asian, Asiatic, Parthia

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