meaning of hellas
1. The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades.
2. The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish.
3. A place where outcast persons or things are gathered
4. A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention.
5. A gambling house.
6. A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type.
7. To overwhelm.
8. noisy and unrestrained mischief; "raising
">blazes"
Related Words
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