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Complete Definition of "ucalegon"

English

Etymology
Ucalegon, one of the Elders of Troy, whose house was set on fire by the Achaeans when they sacked the city. He is one of Priam's friends in the Iliad (3.148) and the destruction of his house is referred to in the Aeneid (2.312). His name in Greek means "doesn't worry."

Noun
en-noun

  1. A neighbor whose house is on fire.

References
Weird and Wonderful Words by Paul Hellweg, David & Charles 1986, ISBN 0-7153-9084-8.

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