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Meaning & History
Derived from Greek συλεύς (syleus) meaning "privateer", which is ultimately derived from Greek συλάω (sylao) meaning "to plunder, to rob, to strip (off)". Also compare Greek σύλη (syle), a term used to refer to the right of seizing a ship. In Greek mythology, Syleus was a Lydian who was killed by HERACLES for his nefarious deeds.