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From: Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary

 Mitylene
    the chief city of the island of Lesbos, on its east coast, in
    the AEgean Sea. Paul, during his third missionary journey,
    touched at this place on his way from Corinth to Judea (Acts
    20:14), and here tarried for a night. It lies between Assos and
    Chios. It is now under the Turkish rule, and bears the name of
    Metelin.

From: Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's)

 Mitylene, purity; cleansing; press