Mede

noun

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Media in Persia

Examples of Mede in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The eclipse that surprised the warring Medes and Lydians into peace may not have been a surprise to all; it is said to have been predicted by Thales of Miletus. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024 Austin correspondent Allie Morris and Senior Editor of News Mede Nix contributed to this report. Sami Sparber. Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin Medus, from Greek Mēdos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mede was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mede. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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