Autolycus
Autolycus proper noun: in Ancient Greek mythology, a son of Hermes and Chione. A successful robber, he was capable of changing his own form and that of the goods he stole.
Proper noun
Autolycus
Noun
Autolycus (plural Autolycuses or Autolyci)
- A thief or plagiarist.
- Each new era of prosperity requires and generally witnesses a new set of ingenious devices to throw dust in the eyes of investors, while the new race of Autolycuses are going through all the old tricks.1875, Arthur Crump, The Theory of Stock Exchange Speculation, page 28
- However virtuous, however single- minded their intentions, it is but a cruel thing these Autolyci do, these snappers up of unconsidered trifles.1886, Macmillan's Magazine, volume 53, page 284
Autolycus meaning in Tamil
Autolycus in Tamil
- திருல்ர், அற்பப்பொருட்களையும் அபகரிப்பவர், எழுத்துத்திருல்ர், கருத்துக்கள்வர்
Forms of Autolycus
| plural | Autolycuses |
|---|---|
| plural | Autolyci |
Origin of Autolycus
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Αὐτόλυκος (Autólukos).
Questions about Autolycus
- What does Autolycus mean?
- Autolycus means in Ancient Greek mythology, a son of Hermes and Chione. A successful robber, he was capable of changing his own form and that of the goods he stole.
- What is Autolycus in Tamil?
- Autolycus in Tamil is திருல்ர், அற்பப்பொருட்களையும் அபகரிப்பவர், எழுத்துத்திருல்ர். See Autolycus meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Autolycus?
- Autolycus can be a proper noun or a noun.
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