Nereids
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nereids is a noun meaning plural of nereid.
Meaning
plural of nereid.
Example Sentences
Fashion may court the attachés to an embassy for the sake of their presence and perfumes at a party;—revolutions may occasion an interchange of deputations from the Rotunda to Mesdames les Poissardes—those political nereids who preside over the fish-market, and assist any "glorious cause" that may be in hand:—but these moments of fashion and favour are few and far between, and not very sincere at the best of times.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thalia, naiad, metis, siren.
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