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Procrustes word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "procrustes" word

[noun] (Greek mythology) a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer; he would capture people and tie them to an iron bed, stretching them or hacking off their legs to make them fit; was killed by Theseus
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\Pro*crus"tes\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to beat out, to stretch; ? forward + ? to strike.] (Gr. Antiq.) A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either stretched or cut of their legs to adapt them to its length; -- whence the metaphorical phrase, {the bed of Procrustes}.

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Let's analyse "procrustes" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 30% of vowels is 8.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SETSURCORP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2635 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: .--. .-. --- -.-. .-. ..- ... - . ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: procrustes: 6 + 3 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: procrustes: 7 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 9 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 = 46, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (2) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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