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Nestor

nes·tor

UK/ˈnɛstə/ US/ˈnɛstɚ/ uncommon

noun

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(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy

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From Ancient Greek Νέστωρ (Néstōr), possibly from νέομαι (néomai, “to return safely”), νόστος (nóstos, “homecoming”).

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