Lachesis

[ lach-uh-sis ]

/ ˈlætʃ ə sɪs /

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noun Classical Mythology.

the Fate who determines the length of the thread of life.

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Origin of Lachesis

<Latin <Greek, personification of láchesis destiny, equivalent to lache(în) to happen or obtain by lot + -sis-sis

Words nearby Lachesis

lacework, Lacey, La Chaise, lachanophobia, laches, Lachesis, Lachine, Lachish, Lachlan, La Chorrera, Lachryma Christi

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How to use Lachesis in a sentence

Clotho draws the thread, Lachesis turns the wheel, and Atropos cuts the string asunder when spun to a due length.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
Lachesis is represented with a spindle, Clotho with the thread, and Atropos with shears, with which she cuts it off.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
Charles made his adieux to Clotho and Lachesis, and departed at the other end of the room.
Ravenshoe|Henry Kingsley
There is a charming representation of Lachesis, which depicts her in all the grace of youth and beauty.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome|E.M. Berens

Lachesis from his face thought him a boy, But counting his victories she thought him full of years.
Georges Guynemer|Henry Bordeaux

British Dictionary definitions for Lachesis

Lachesis

/ (ˈlækɪsɪs) /

noun

Greek myth one of the three Fates

Word Origin for Lachesis

via Latin from Greek, from lakhesis destiny, from lakhein to befall by lot

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