fidus Achates
Example Sentences
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No. 2 man on the board is the President's fidus Achates, Harry Hopkins.
From Time Magazine Archive
He has long been the fidus Achates of the Hampden Company.
From Time Magazine Archive
"At least he can be dismissed, just as you sent into disgrace Prince Orlof, the fidus Achates of the Emperor," remarked Anna Vyrubova, who was handsomely dressed and wearing some fine diamonds.
From The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia by Le Queux, William
Old enough, perhaps, but scarce wise enough, if he has chosen this fellow for his fidus Achates.
From The Bride of Lammermoor by Scott, Walter, Sir
You are Flemming's intimate friend, his fidus Achates.
From Majorie Daw by Aldrich, Thomas Bailey
