Olynthus
Proper noun
Meaning
Olynthus
An ancient city of Chalcidice
Examples
On 15 December 1939, RFA Olynthus refuelled HMS Ajax, which proved a difficult operation; the ship had to use hurricane hawsers to complete the replenishment.
When Amyntas sought Spartan aid against the growing threat of Olynthus, the Spartans eagerly responded.
On 17 December HMS Achilles was replenished from RFA Olynthus off Rouen Bank.
Olynthus had at first allied itself with Philip, but later shifted its allegiance to Athens.
The Macedonian king finally took Olynthus in 348 BC and razed the city to the ground.