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n. - (Greek mythology) a friend of Achilles who was killed in the Trojan War.

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  • So calling Patroclus, his companion and dearest friend, he sent him to Nestor's tent to inquire.
  • Patroclus, which is recorded by Homer, in the xxiiid book of his Iliad j of which this is the argument:
  • She had not spoken of "Patroclus" to any one but Trevor.
  • Whether she was still to write "Patroclus" was a matter to be considered later.
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