A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

Smith, William

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890

(Μάλχος, Μάλιχος), or MALICHUS, historical. This name is in fact a mere title and signifies " a king." (Gesenius, Ling. Phoen. Mon. p. 409; and Kuster, ad Suid. s. v. Πορφύριος.)