parthian

a. பண்டைய மேற்கு ஆசிய அரசாகிய பார்த்தியா சார்ந்த.

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Par"thi*an, a. Defn: Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. -- n. Defn: 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.

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