Procrustes

noun

Pro·crus·tes | \ prə-ˈkrə-(ˌ)stēz

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Definition of Procrustes

: a villainous son of Poseidon in Greek mythology who forces travelers to fit into his bed by stretching their bodies or cutting off their legs

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The first known use of Procrustes was in 1567

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