E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Nestor.
King of Pylos, in Greece; the oldest and most experienced of the chieftains who went to the siege of Troy A “Nestor” means the oldest and wisest man of a class or company. (Homer: Iliad.)
1
Nestor of the chemical revolution. A term applied by Lavoisier to Dr. Black. (1728–1799.)
2
Nestor of Europe. Leopold, King of Belgium (1790, 1831–1865).
