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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Paishdad’ian Dynasty.
 
The Kai-Omurs dynasty of Persia was so called from the third of the line (Houshung), who was surnamed Paishdad, or the just lawgiver (B.C. 910–870). (See KAI OMURS.)   1
 


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