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 Antino’mian. [Greek, anti-nomos, exempt from the law.]Antipathy (of human beings) 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Antin’ous (4 syl.).
 
A model of manly beauty. He was the page of Hadrian, the Roman Emperor.   1
        “The polished grace of Antinöus.” — Daily Telegraph.
 


 Antino’mian. [Greek, anti-nomos, exempt from the law.]Antipathy (of human beings) 

 
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