Knight of Pythias

noun phrase

Knight of Pyth·​i·​as -ˈpi-thē-əs How to pronounce Knight of Pythias (audio)
plural Knights of Pythias
: a member of a secret benevolent and fraternal order

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Knight of Pythias was in 1869

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“Knight of Pythias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Knight%20of%20Pythias. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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