"Knights of Pythias" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Knight of Pythias [singular]
Etymology: Founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias, illustrating the ideals of loyalty, honour, and friendship. Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=Knights of Pythias|sg=Knight of Pythias}} Knights of Pythias pl (normally plural, singular Knight of Pythias)
  1. A quasi-masonic fraternity for men. Wikipedia link: Damon and Pythias, Knights of Pythias Tags: plural, plural-normally
    Sense id: en-Knights_of_Pythias-en-noun-~qjgTOyY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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