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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Acha’tes (3 syl.).
 
A fidus Achats. A faithful companion, a bosom friend. Achates in Virgil’s Æneid is the chosen companion of the hero in adventures of all kinds.   1
        “He has chosen this fellow for his fidus Achates.”—Sir Walter Scott.
 


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