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单词 Philistian
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Definition of Philistian in English:

Philistian

noun fɪˈlɪstɪən
rare, archaic
  • Philistine.

adjective fɪˈlɪstɪən
rare, archaic
  • Of or relating to ancient Philistia or the Philistines.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From Anglo-Norman Philistien, Filistien, alteration (with suffix substitution: compare -ien) of Old French Philistin.

Definition of Philistian in US English:

Philistian

nounfɪˈlɪstɪən
rare, archaic
  • Philistine.

adjectivefɪˈlɪstɪən
rare, archaic
  • Of or relating to ancient Philistia or the Philistines.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From Anglo-Norman Philistien, Filistien, alteration (with suffix substitution: compare -ien) of Old French Philistin.

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