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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A name of Greek origin, particularly borne by an Ancient Greek lyric poet of Mytilene (c. 620–6th century BCE).

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Alcaeus, from Ancient Greek Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaîos).

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