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false as Cressida

false as Cressida

Unfaithful. A phrase used to underscore one's infidelity. In medieval tales of the Trojan War, Cressida is a Trojan woman who pledged herself to Troilus, only to forsake him for Diomedes later. I know you cheated on me! You're as false as Cressida!
See also: false

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OsbertAHZ-bərtEnglish (Rare)
Annunziato-Italian (Rare)
Adebola-Western African, Yoruba
GradyGRAY-deeIrish, English
MaurÍCiomow-REE-syooPortuguese
JaniČKa-Czech
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