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Autolycus

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    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. Greek
Noun
  1. 1
    A thief or plagiarist. poetic

    "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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Αὐτόλυκος (Autólukos).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Αὐτόλυκος (Autólukos).

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