Cadmean
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Cadmean
1595–1605; < Latin Cadmē ( us ) (< Greek Kadmeîos of Cadmus ) + -an
Example Sentences
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Cadmean, kad-mē′an, adj. relating to Cadmus, who introduced the original Greek alphabet.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
Mr Knapps, let the Cadmean art proceed forthwith.”
From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick
But with industrial panic in the air the victory threatened to be of the Cadmean sort, and a scowl of anxiety gathered between his eyes.
From The Quickening by Ashe, E. M.
If not blind, they were usually profound strangers to the Cadmean mystery.
From Bricks Without Straw by Tourgée, Albion Winegar
But for the rest of you Cadmean men, Who now embrace my word, may Righteousness, Strong to defend, and all the Gods for aye Watch over you for blessing in your land.
From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles
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