Achates
(in the Aeneid) the faithful companion and friend of Aeneas.
a faithful friend or companion.
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How to use Achates in a sentence
Luther himself had expressed a desire that his Achates, as he has been called, should accompany him.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2 | J. H. Merle D'AubignPoor N., you had but one timorous supporter, even me, so early your fidus Achates—but one against so many.
The Book-Bills of Narcissus | Le Gallienne, RichardAnd in the mean time neas sent Achates in haste to the ships, that he might fetch Ascanius to the feast.
Stories of the Old world | Alfred John ChurchThen neas departed from the cave, and Achates went with him, and much they wondered who it might be that was dead.
Stories of the Old world | Alfred John ChurchBut in the meanwhile Mnestheus and Achates and Ilus led neas to the camp, leaning on his spear.
Stories of the Old world | Alfred John Church
British Dictionary definitions for Achates
/ (əˈkeɪtiːz) /
classical myth Aeneas' faithful companion in Virgil's Aeneid
a loyal friend
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