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Xenocʹratēs

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A disciple of Plato, noted for his continence and contempt of wealth. (B.C. 396–314.)

“Warmed by such youthful beauty, the severe

Xenocrates would not have more been chaste.”


 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Wyoʹming (3 syl.)
X
Xanthos [reddish yellow]
Xantippe or Xanthippe
Xenocratēs
Xerxes
Xerxes Tears
Ximena
Xit
Xury
Y

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