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(1) In Greek mythology, the shirt given to Hercules after the poisonous blood of the slain centaur Nessus had been smeared on it . (2) ' Used allusively, to denote any destructive or expiatory force or influence.' -- Oxford [English Dictionary] {This dictionary is far and away the very best, the most complete dictionary of the English language. See www.oed.com }. {From the Oxford [English Dictionary]}: Nessus, n. { ‘ Used allusively in compounds and phrases (as Nessus-robe, Nessus shirt; Nessus' shirt, shirt of Nessus), to denote any destructive or expiatory force or influence. } Etymology: < Nessus (classical Latin Nessus, [ancient Greek] Νέσσος), the name of the centaur slain by Hercules, in classical mythology, whose blood later poisoned Hercules after he was given a garment smeared with it to wear.
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