Damon and Pythias

da·mo·nand·pythias

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noun

(Greek mythology) according to a Greek legend: when Pythias was sentenced to be executed Damon took his place to allow Pythias to get his affairs in order; when Pythias returned in time to save Damon the king was so impressed that he let them both live

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damned damning Damocles damoiselle Damon Damon Runyon damosel damourite damozel damp

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