"Parthian" relates to Parthia or its people. As a term, a "Parthian shot" refers to a hostile remark made when departing, inspired by Parthian archers.
Un "parthiano" se refiere a Partia o sus habitantes. Como término, "disparo parthiano" se refiere a un comentario hostil hecho al partir, inspirado en los arqueros partos.
| Front | Parthian \PAHR-thee-uhn\ |
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| Back | adjective 1. Of or relating to Parthia or its people, language, or culture. 2. Delivered in or as if in retreat. "Could there be a Parthian burst of speed? Profits for the year ended last month should show a big leap off their five-year plateau." - Lord of dullest virtue. (Britain's General Electric), The Economist, 15 Apr 1995. parthian shot: A hostile remark made in departing. [After the natives of Parthia, an ancient country in southwest Asia. Parthians were expert archers. Their specialty was shooting arrows while in (or pretending to be in) retreat which disrupted the enemy forces. The more descriptive term "parting shot" is a synonym.] "'One other thing, Lestrade,' [Sherlock Holmes] added, turning round at the door: 'Rache,' is the German for 'revenge'; so don't lose your time looking for Miss Rachel.' With which Parthian shot he walked away, leaving the two rivals open-mouthed behind him." - Arthur Conan Doyle; A Study In Scarlet; 1886. |
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