Pythias

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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Pythias
       n : friend of Damon; Phintias (according to legend) was
           condemned to death by Dionysius the Elder and asked a
           respite to put his affairs in order; Damon pledged his
           life for the return of his friend; when Phintias returned
           in time the Tyrant released them both (4th century BC)


           [syn: {Phintias}]