Par″thi‐an (?), a. Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. — n. A native of Parthia.
Parthian arrow, an arrow discharged at an enemy when retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient Parthians; hence, a parting shot.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Par″thi‐an (?), a. Of or pertaining to ancient Parthia, in Asia. — n. A native of Parthia.
Parthian arrow, an arrow discharged at an enemy when retreating from him, as was the custom of the ancient Parthians; hence, a parting shot.