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from The Century Dictionary.
- In ancient Greek music, noting a melody or style in which many high tones were used.
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yarb commented on the word orthian
"...when he used to hear his empress singing the loud orthyan song among the servants below, he would often in whispers communicate to the lieutenant hints of what he would do if so be as how he was not deprived of the use of his precious limbs."
— Smollet, Peregrine Pickle
January 20, 2022