milestone

(idea) by bs Sat Nov 13 1999 at 8:56:49
A major event in the history of a thing, such as 10000 Nodes or Seinfelds Last Episode.
(idea) by Blackavar Sat Nov 13 1999 at 8:56:49
originally referred to the literal milestones on the Roman roads, which gave the distance to important landmarks, especially Rome.
(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:11:18

Mile"stone` (?), n.

A stone serving the same purpose as a milepost.

 

© Webster 1913.

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